From: Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has condemned in strong terms Tuesday’s terrorists attacks on the people of Abande, Turan, in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.
In a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Kula Tersoo on Wednesday, Governor Alia said the terrorists have dared the state and the Nigerian security system once more and must be attended to in the language they understand best.
“The people of Abande came under attack by terrorists who opened fire on innocent people on a market day, killing and burning houses.
“My heart goes out to the peaceful people of Abande. This cowardly act of terror, which claimed innocent lives, including a gallant police officer, and led to the destruction of homes, is an assault on our shared humanity and an affront to the peace and security of Benue State.”
Commending Governor Mutfwang, he described him as a unifying leader whose administration has begun to reposition Plateau State from conflict and stagnation towards peace and transformation.
