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Benue Insecurity : Suspected herders invade Ortom’s LGA, kill 15 kinsmen

Last updated: June 23, 2022 1:20 pm
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Renewed suspected herder attacks seem to have resumed at worrisome scale in parts of the nation’s food basket.

After the Igama gruesome attack which claimed dozens, another 15 were murdered in a latest invasion in Governor Samuel Ortom’s local council creating wide spread panic.

Confirming the unfortunate development Governor Ortom insist that no matter the achievements recorded by the Buhari led administration it has been consumed by insecurity.

Governor Samuel Ortom addressed newsmen shortly after the State executive council meeting.

Also Read: Benue Attack: Death toll rises to 17, many displaced

He’s had enough of the gruesome killings and high rate of insecurity not just in his State but accross major parts of the country.

Besides the glaring issues of insecurity other concerns over the extremely high cost of living and the prolonged ASUU strike equally came up

The chief executive gave reasons for the recent delay in payment of salaries and other entitlements of workers.

Earlier he was presented awards received on his behalf by some members of council.

Editor: Ena Agbanoma

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