Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has expressed sadness over another unprovoked attack on Ayati Village in Ukum Local Government Area, where many people were reportedly killed.
Alia said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria.
In the statement in Makurdi on Friday, he condemned the new wave of attacks.
The governor, who expressed worry over the attack on unarmed innocent citizens by armed bandits, said such heinous acts have continued in the state despite the strong security presence.
He, however, made a firm determination to continue to use lawful procedures to protect Benue State people, particularly Ukum, which has been on the front lines of attacks lately.
Alia called on security agencies to improve their surveillance and ensure that vulnerable communities were not left unguarded.
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The governor condoled with the families that lost their loved ones in the unfortunate attack and prayed to God to comfort them.
He assured the people that his administration would continue to explore both discreet and open measures with a view to ensuring that Sankera retraces her path of peace and lives happily again.
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