From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep sadness over the news of the unprovoked attacks on Anwase community in Kwande Local Government Area, where innocent residents were reportedly murdered.
Recall that on Christmas day, December 25, 2024, herdsmen militia invaded and attacked Communities in Kwande, killed 11 persons, injure others and also burnt houses.
Governor Alia, who spoke in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, condemned in strong terms the attack on unarmed innocent citizens of Benue State by suspected armed herders, expressing worry that such a heinous act has continued in the state despite the efforts of his administration to ensure the safety of his people.
He, however, expressed 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 condoled 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.