I’m Ready To Support Security Agencies- Gov. Ortom

Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that his administration was ready to support the security agencies in the state.

The Governor made the statement at a thanksgiving service in honour of a newly ordained priest, Reverend Father Cornelius Anagbe, younger brother to the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Most Reverend Wilfred Anagbe, in Aondona, Gwer West local Government Area.

Governor ortom said that he would be meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over speculations that the military’s Operation Whirl Stroke may be withdrawn from the state on the account that peace has been restored in the state.

He said that though the Operation Whirl Stroke has brought relative peace in troubled parts of the state, there were still pockets of security threats that needed to be fully addressed with time.

The Governor expressed hope that the Presidency would see reason and heed to his appeal.

He commended the officers and men of Operation Whirl Stroke for their selfless service, commitment and professionalism which yielded results in the fight against insecurity in the state.

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He said: my administration will continue to provide support for security agencies operating in the state to enable them succeed.”

He stated that Benue’s Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law remains in force and must be obeyed by all irrespective of where they are coming from, as those who violate the legislation would be sanctioned according to its provisions.

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