The Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has called on politicians to Stop Politicizing the issue of insecurity in the state but rather unite to find a more lasting solution.
Alia stated this when he visited Gbajir in Ukum local government areas of the State where dozens of people were killed last Tuesday.
The Governor took a swipe at the Senator representing Benue North East Senatorial District, Emmanuel Udende urging him to represent his motion on the said killings to the senate with all the facts.
Shattered glasses,charred remains of houses,vehicles and other properties were were the remains of Tuesday’s gruesome attack on Gbeji in Ukum local government area of the State where dozens were killed.
Apparently it was actually a herder related attack like some claimed in retaliation for their 61 cattle that were rustled by a local simply known a Chen.
According to the chairman Ukum traditional council Orkar Kaave the said youth was also notorious for other nefarious activities against the herders.
The Governor who expressed deep concern that the invaders were not the only ones disturbing the peace in the State but some citizens have now become mercenaries of destruction in the State as he pledges his commitment to totally eradicate insecurity in the State.
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
