Hyacinth Alia, the governor of Benue State, has vehemently condemned the recent killing of two Igede youths on the Awajir-Oju road.
According to security reports, the victims were tragically attacked while riding a motorcycle from Oju.
Additionally, Governor Alia disapproved of a separate incident involving a separate attack on the Nyifon community in the Buruku Local Government Area’s Mbaikyongo Ward.
Youths from the Mbayaka community in Kusuv, who are also members of the Buruku LGA, reportedly carried out this incident due to a miscommunication related to a boat accident.
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Alia remarked, “These incidents, occurring in various Local Government Areas, are deeply regrettable and unjustifiable.”
Under no circumstances can any person or group invade another community or cause harm.”
The governor has therefore directed security forces to work closely with local traditional rulers and conduct thorough sweeps of the affected areas.
He forbade the identification and capture of those responsible for these crimes within 48 hours so they could face legal repercussions.
The Governor reaffirmed that “Benue State is achieving security stability,” and that he would not tolerate any actions that would compromise the peace we hoped to maintain.
Source: Channels TV
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