The governor of Benue State Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has appealed to the people of Kwande and Sankera axis of the state to be calm as he moves to improve the security situation in the area.
In a statement issued Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula said the governor is aware of the security challenges.
Tersoo ‘s statement was in response to protest by women who took to the streets to register their grievances about the security situation in the local governments.
to remain calm
According to the CPS, the Governor expressed worry over the incessant attacks on Kwande communities by armed herders, wondering why Kwande and Ukum have received the attention of these attackers now that relative peace is recorded in other areas of the state.
“He, however, assures Kwande and Ukum people of his swift and improved feedback to their situation, describing as remorseless barbarism the activities of the assailants and their collaborators which he says will become history soon.
“I share your pains, and I assure you that we will step up our response and prompt, too. Read my lips. The remorseless barbarity of these assailants and their sponsors will soon be a thing of the past” he quoted the governor as saying.
“The Governor reemphasizes his love for Kwande, Ukum and the entire state, saying his government has never abandoned them, and will never abandon them just as he promises to ensure that the land of Kwande and Ukum and the entire Benue State is free from armed herdsmen invasion.
“He sympathizes with the victims of the recent attacks on Kwande and further calls on security agencies to give the state their best by ensuring that the enemies of the state are caught and accordingly dealt with.
“He also warns those who have been using his name to stir controversy in Kwande and other areas of the state to be wary of the potential consequences of their actions, submitting that he is the Governor for all and that he will continue to work for the good of all people, particularly the masses”.
