Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has condemned in strong terms, the unwarranted attacks and massacre of innocent citizens at Yelewata by suspected criminal herders, stressing nothing should warrant taking of life.
This was as the Governor said that more security tactical teams have started arriving in Benue from the Federal Government and additional security deployments are being arranged for vulnerable areas.
Alia also said that Response Squad Teams have been deployed and will be in Benue from today, Sunday, June 15, 2025 to strategic community just as dialogues are ongoing to enhance active intelligence sharing.
Governor Alia, who spoke through the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Sam Ode, who visited the scene of the heinous act on Sunday, said the Rev Fr Alia is not resting on his oars to ensure the state experience peace.
Ode said; “Governor Hyacinth Alia acknowledges and shares in your pains and grief caused by the attacks on your community by criminal elements suspected to be armed herdsmen.
“The State Government is consistently engaging with Federal security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen security interventions and provide lasting solutions to these persistent attacks.
“The state’s joint operations units are also being strengthened, and government will not relent in its utmost commitment to defending the lives and properties of all residents.
“In the spirit of peace and unity, we call on religious, traditional, and political leaders across the state to sensitize and guide the youths under their influence against unlawful gatherings or confrontations that may spiral out of control,” the Governor said.
Alia appealed to the public to make use of official communication channels to report any suspicious activities and to stay informed through credible sources.
He assured that Benue State remains committed to justice, peace, and security for all.
