Gov. Alia directs security agencies to rescue kidnapped family of former Chief of Staff

From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi

Benue state Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has directed security agencies in the state to ensure criminal elements disrupting the peace of the state are fished out and brought to justice.
He said that he is ready and willing to continue to provide the necessary support needed by the security agencies to ensure the state is cleaned from nefarious activities.
The Governor gave the directives when he received a briefing concerning the attack on Mr. Terwase Orbunde, former Chief of Staff to former Governor Samuel Ortom, and the subsequent abduction of his wife and housemaid by unknown gunmen.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Tersoo Kula on Sunday, the Governor condemned in strong terms the unfortunate incident, saying, “I am shocked and dismayed by this barbaric act.”
“I have said this, and I must keep saying it, security should, and must be everyone’s concern. The law enforcement agencies and the government need information. Make it a culture that anytime you see something, you say something. “
Governor Alia pointed out that while insecurity has become a global issue and is not peculiar to Benue alone, he will continue working round the clock to secure every life and property in the state.