Maureen Okpe
Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, of Benue state, have expressed deep sadness over the news of the unprovoked attacks on the Anwase community in Kwande Local Government Area, where innocent residents have reportedly been gruesomely murdered.
The Governor, in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula in strong terms condemned the attack on unarmed innocent citizens of Benue State by suspected armed herders.
According to the statement, Alia lamented that such heinous act has continued in the state despite the efforts of his administration to ensure the safety of his people.
He, however, makes a firm determination to continue to use lawful procedures to protect Benue people, with a charge on security personnel to improve their surveillance and also ensure that vulnerable communities are not left unguarded.
He said, “I can assure you, the perpetrators of this act will pay dearly for it. They may think they are not known, but they cannot be allowed to continue perpetrating this. It’s a matter of time”.
He condoles with the families that have lost their loved ones in the attack and equally sympathizes with those injured, saying his thoughts of comfort and prayers are with them at this difficult time, promising to ensure the perpetrators are equally brought to face the full wrath of the law.