What is the story about: Benue CMD arrested, not abducted?

The Benue State Police Command has clarified that Dr Jonah Ogbaji, a hospital CMD in Makurdi, was arrested by a squad from Abuja, not abducted as rumoured.

How do left, center, and right outlets frame this story?

The Benue State Police Command has clarified that Dr Jonah Ogbaji, a hospital CMD in Makurdi, was arrested by a squad from Abuja, not abducted as rumoured.

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Bias Comparison — Benue CMD arrested, not abducted

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: The Benue State Police Command has clarified that Dr Jonah Ogbaji, a hospital CMD in Makurdi, was arrested by a squad from Abuja, not abducted as rumoured. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-cmd-arrested-not-abducted-ppro/
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Benue CMD arrested, not abducted