…Orders immediate arrest of perpetrators
The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has warned that now that the State is experiencing a desired level of security stability, he would not tolerate any attempt to instigate unrest or threaten the peace, the State is working hard to sustain.
Governor Alia, who gave the warning on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, condemned in very strong terms, the killing of two Igede youths along the Awajir-Oju road, and warned that the government will deal with anyone trying to foment trouble regardless of their status or intentions.
Security reports indicated that the two unarmed youths were traveling from Oju on their motorcycle when they were attacked and killed in cold blood.
Governor Alia also denounced a separate attack on Nyifon community in Mbaikyongo Ward of Buruku Local Government Area.
The incident was allegedly carried out by some youths from the Mbayaka community in Kusuv in Buruku Local Government Area following a misunderstanding linked to a boat mishap.
The Governor described the two incidents which happened separately in different Local Government Areas of the State as uncalled for and unfortunate.
Governor Alia pointedly said that nobody or group has the right to invade another community or inflict harm under any circumstance.
He therefore directed the security agencies to move in, liaise with the traditional rulers of the areas concerned and ensure that they comb the vicinity thoroughly and with 48 hours, identify and apprehend the perpetrators of the heinous crimes to face the full wrath of the law.
Alia said; “Benue is beginning to experience a level of security stability, and I will not tolerate any attempt by anyone regardless of their status or intentions to instigate unrest or threaten the peace we are working hard to sustain,”
A statement by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, stated that Governor Alia reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
The Governor called on communities across the state to remain peaceful and law-abiding while investigations continue.
