The Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has condemned, in strong terms the unprovoked attack on Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
Recall that gunmen, suspected to be hoodlums invaded and killed scores of people in cold blood at Akpuuna and Adogo village and in Ukum LGA.
Reacting to the worrisome development in a statement by his chief press secretary Kula Tersoo, Governor Alia said it’s disappointing and quite disheartening to receive the news that innocent and law-abiding citizens have been attacked and killed in cold blood for no cause.
Victims of gunmen attack in Ukum local government area of Benue state
He expressed total displeasure over what he described as a heinous crime and a grave sin against God and mankind and directs security agents to arrest those behind the unlawful act and bring them to book.
The Governor expressed deep condolences with those whose loved ones were killed in the attack and prayed God to comfort them.
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Governor Alia assured the people of a swift reaction from the Government and called for calm while also advising the people of the Sankera axis to assist security agencies with useful information that will help quell insecurity in the area.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
