Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has called for calm in Kwande Local Government Area of the state.
This is coming after women of the LGA took to the streets to register their grievances over the security situation in the area.
Alia expresses worry over the incessant attacks on Kwande communities by armed herders, wondering why Kwande and Ukum have received the attention of these attackers now that relative peace is recorded in other areas of the state.
This was contained in a statement on Saturday by the spokesman to the Governor, Sir.Tersoo Kula.
The governor assured Kwande and Ukum people of his swift and improved feedback to their situation, noting that the activities of the assailants and their collaborators will become history soon.
“I share your pains, and I assure you that we will step up our response and prompt, too. Read my lips. The remorseless barbarity of these assailants and their sponsors will soon be a thing of the past,” he said.
Alia also promised to ensure that the state is free from armed herdsmen invasion.
He sympathizes with the victims of the recent attacks in Kwande and further called on security agencies to ensuring that the perpetrators are apprehended and dealt with.
The governor also warned those who have been using his name to stir controversy in Kwande and other areas of the state to be wary of the potential consequences of their actions.
