Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has condemned in strong term the unprovoked attacks on Anwase Community in Kwande Local Government Area that led to the death of many innocent residents.
This was contained in a press statement on Friday in Markurdi signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula.
EKO HOT BLOG recalls that unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed no fewer than least 11 people in an attack on some communities in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.
The governor condemned the attack on unarmed citizens by suspected armed herders.
He also expressed worry that such a heinous act has continued in the state despite the efforts of his administration to ensure the safety of his people.
The Catholic priest governor, made a firm determination to continue to use lawful procedures to protect Benue people.
He further urges security personnel to improve their surveillance and also ensure that vulnerable communities are protected.
“I can assure you, the perpetrators of this act will pay dearly for it. They may think they are not known, but they cannot be allowed to continue perpetrating this. It’s a matter of time”, he said
The governor condoled the families who lost their loved ones in the attack and sympathizes with those injured, saying his thoughts of comfort and prayers are with them at this difficult time.
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