By Ayodele Oni
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his assurance to work with the state government in order to fashion out a framework that will bring about lasting peace in the State.
The Governor, also, thanked President Tinubu for his visit to the State following the tragic events, especially the pogrom at Yelwata town in Guma Local Government.
A statement by Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor, said that Alia particularly thanked President Tinubu for directing security agencies to ensure that the criminals are arrested and brought to face the full wrath of the law.
In the words of Governor Alia; “We deeply appreciate your commitment to addressing the security challenges we face, particularly your directive to the Chief of Defence Staff and the Inspector General of Police.
“Your decisive action to neutralize the threats posed by armed herders reassures us that our safety and the return of our farmers to their lands are priorities for your administration.”
Governor Alia also appreciated his counterparts, especially the Progressive Governors’ Forum led by Governor Hope Uzodinma, for standing in solidarity with him and the State, stating that their collective efforts demonstrated a united front against violence, and a shared commitment to the well-being of communities across the country.
Alia said that the people of the State take so much solace in the leadership and compassion shown by President Tinubu, State Governors and other well meaning Nigerians, during this trying moment.
President Tinubu, during a condolence visit to Benue State on Wednesday, gave marching orders including setting up a peace committee and a ranch, which he described as urgent steps to curb insecurity in the state.
In the last attack, not less than 200 persons were confirmed dead with some of the victims still in hospital.
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