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Attack on Soldiers:Ortom appeals to Konshisha Communities to handover perpetrators

Last updated: April 9, 2021 7:43 pm
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Following the reported attack on soldiers in Konshisha local government area of Benue State the State Governor Samuel Ortom has appealed to the community leaders to hand over the perpetrators in its quest to restore peace to the area.

A total of 11 gallant Soldiers were reportedly killed in an attack by suspected Benue militiamen.

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Governor Ortom said the appeal became necessary to prevent the loss of more innocent lives in the affected communities.

He sympathized with victims of the crisis and assured the people that his administration will ensure that no more lives are lost.

He stated that out of the weapons seized from the military by youths of the area, three had been recovered while he had directed the Local Government Chairman, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to see that the remaining arms are recovered.

Governor Ortom confirmed that eight people, including militia members were killed during the military operation and appealed to those fueling the crisis in the media to desist from the act and support the government to find lasting peace in the area.

The Governor said the deployment of soldiers to the warring communities of Konshisha and Oju was in compliance with President Muhammadu Busari’s order to security agencies to shoot on sight, anyone in possession of illegal weapons.

He gave assurance that the Benue State Government will ensure the demarcation of the boundary between Bonta community of Konshisha and Okpute in Oju to put the dispute to rest.

(Editor Paul Akhagbemhe)

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