Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has accused some Abuja-based politicians of fueling the ongoing crisis in Ukum local government of the state.
Although Governor Ali did not mention their identity, he said it is unfortunate that some individuals take pleasure in fueling ethnic militia in the state while innocent citizens are being killed and properties destroyed.
Speaking shortly after a Mass at the Chapel of Grace, Government House, Makurdi, the governor vowed that his administration will not fold its arms and watch a few miscreants destabilize the peace of the state.
A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, quoted the governor as assuring the people of Benue state that insecurity will soon be addressed. He called on the security agencies to continue to be proactive.
“On the crisis in Ukum, the governor described it as unfortunate, stating that a Commission of Inquiry has already been set up by the government to look into the crisis. He said the government will take its position when the committee finally submits its report, calling on the people to always place the peace of the state first”.
“He blamed Abuja politicians for playing a major role in the continued militia attacks in Ukum, stating however that, although the trust the militiamen initially had in the government was betrayed by the previous governments, he will continue to extend an olive branch, but will not watch a few miscreants destabilize the peace of the state” tweeted Kula.
The governor used the opportunity to call on unions, groups and individuals intending to join the planned August 1st hunger protest to shelve the idea in the state.
Governor Alia said it was imperative for the planned protest to be shelved in the state and the country at large, especially as the present government is trying its best to put smiles on the faces of the people.
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