The Benue state Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has directed security agencies in the state to ensure criminal elements disrupting the peace of the state are fished out and brought to justice.
He said he is ready and willing to continue to provide the necessary support needed by the security agencies.
The Governor gave the directive when he received a briefing concerning the attack on Terwase Orbunde, former Chief of Staff to former Governor Samuel Ortom, and the subsequent abduction of his wife and housemaid by unknown gunmen.
Alia condemned in strong terms the unfortunate incident, saying: “I am shocked and dismayed by this barbaric act.
“I have said this, and I must keep saying it: Security should and must be everyone’s concern.
“The law enforcement agencies and the government need information.
“Make it a culture that anytime you see something, you say something.”
Also Read:
- Tinubu directs basic education stakeholders to return children back in classrooms
- Police to sanction officer brandishing rifle in tricycle in Ebonyi
- Primate Ayodele preaches at pre-Ramadan lecture in Lagos
- Senate rules and Natasha’s outburst, by Ola Awoniyi
- PDP member prays court to declare Ned Nwoko’s seat vacant
Alia pointed out that while insecurity has become a global issue and is not peculiar to Benue State alone, he will continue working round the clock to secure every life and property in the state.
He assured all Benue residents that security is a top priority in his administration, and that matters of insecurity will soon be a thing of the past.
Follow The Eagle Online Channel on WhatsApp
