Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi–
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has strongly condemned the killing of two Igede youths along Awajir-Oju road and a recent attack on the Nyifon community in Buruku Local Government Area.
According to security reports, the two youths were traveling on their motorcycle when they were attacked and killed in cold blood.
The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, expressed deep concern over the incident and emphasized the need for peace and security in the state.
He also condemned the attack on Nyifon community, which was reportedly carried out by youths from the Mbayaka community following a misunderstanding linked to a boat mishap.
Governor Alia, who expressed worry on the incidents, described the attacks as uncalled for and unfortunate as he insisted that nobody or group has the right to invade another community or inflict harm under any circumstance.
He directed security agencies to move in, liaise with the traditional rulers of the areas concerned and ensure that they comb the vicinity thoroughly and with 48 hours, identify and apprehend the perpetrators of these heinous crimes to face the full wrath of the law.”
He said “Benue is beginning to experience a level of security stability, and I will not tolerate any attempt by anyone regardless of their status or intentions to instigate unrest or threaten the peace we are working hard to sustain,”
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property, and called on all communities across the state to remain peaceful and law-abiding while investigations continue.
