He said this has been confirmed by several intelligence reports on the attacks in the state, with between 60 percent and 65 percent accuracy each time.
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The former governor disclosed this when he accompanied Wike on an inspection tour of the new bus terminal projects scheduled for commissioning.
Governor Alia stated this on Thursday in Makurdi when addressing Benue State people on the occasion of his second year anniversary in office.
According to a source in the area, the assailants stormed the community on Thursday evening at about 5:30 pm, shooting sporadically to kill anyone at sight.
The former two-term governor of Anambra State made this known on Monday in Abuja after he was stopped from visiting Benue State.
According to reports, the two soldiers were killed in an ambush by the bandits who on Wednesday attacked the community, where three of the locals were also killed.
Ortom stated this in a statement on Tuesday signed by his media aide, Terver Akase, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi.
He said, “This strategic expansion will enhance access to education and strengthen the University’s role in developing the human capital base across the state”.
For instance, he is developing the state wholly by aggressively building and reconstructing infrastructure. He is perfectly investing in human resource development; positively attending to security of life and properties, daily enhancing the welfare of the workforce. His conscious approaches to boosting agriculture to enhance and build sustainable food security, among others, are unprecedented. Above all, the Governor has consistently exemplified what it means to lead with dignity, especially in the face of calculated unprovoked attacks from certain quarters.
The 20 Directors of the NPFL were in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, for a two-day Workshop/Seminar.
According to reports, AVM Lawal, NAF/156 died in his sleep in the early hours of Sunday, June 23 at his home.
Ortom made the declaration while thanking supporters and well-wishers who attended the reception put together in his honour to mark his 63rd birthday anniversary in Makurdi
The Chief of Staff to former Governor Samuel Ortom escaped with a gunshot wound to his right arm in the attack.
The Benue State Governor, after taking oath of office, had ordered temporary restrictions on all government accounts as a way of protecting government
The former representative of Benue North East Senatorial District said this in an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday.
The reaction of the Governor was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, on Thursday.
According to residents of the affected communities, the attacks were carried out between Saturday and Sunday.
He spoke when he handed over the reconstructed Aliade Divisional Police Headquarters and personnel quarters.
Recall that Governor Alia, Monday night, inaugurated two probe panels to investigate the last administration in the state.
The spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, Sewuese Anene, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday.