From Uche Nnorom,Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia has condemned in strong terms the unprovoked attack on a community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
Note that over 20 people were reportedly killed at the weekend in Akpuuna village in Mbaterem, Ukum LGA by armed men suspected to be hoodlums.
Those killed were said to have attended a wake when the gunmen shot sporadically killing more than 20 persons.
The Governor’s condemnation which was contained in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula said, “it is disappointing and quite disheartening to receive the news that innocent and law-abiding citizens have been attacked and killed in cold blood for no cause”.
He expressed total displeasure over what he described as a ‘heinous crime’ and a ‘grave sin’ against God and mankind, and directed security agents to arrest those behind the unlawful act and bring them to book.
The Governor sends his words of condolence to those whose loved ones were killed in the attack and prayed God to comfort them.
Fr. Alia sued for calm and advised the people of Sankera to assist security agencies with useful information that will help quell insecurity in the area.
