Governor Alia Condemns Killing Of Two Kano Indigenes In Benue, Orders Arrest Of Perpetrators

By Daniel Dafe

The Governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has condemned in strong terms the killing of two innocent citizens of Nigeria at Agan settlement by criminals.

In a statement on Tuesday by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the Alia administration described “the act as barbaric and unacceptable,” just as he declared that “the perpetrators must be fished out and brought to justice with immediate effect.”

He said: “To this end, already, five criminals have been swiftly apprehended in Makurdi by the police command in the state over this incident following the Governor’s earlier directives to the Commissioner of Police and other relevant security operatives to ensure that criminals who committed the heinous crime are arrested.”

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According to the statement, “the Governor is deeply saddened by the deaths of two men identified as indigenes of Kano state who were travelling through the state but were brutally attacked and murdered by criminals.”

“He says, “Benue people are known for their hospitality and peaceful disposition. We cannot allow some criminal elements to tarnish our image and create a contrary image for our people. These criminals MUST be fished out immediately and made to face the full wrath of the law,” the statement added.

The Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to his Kano state counterpart, His Excellency, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, over the tragic and regrettable loss of two of his indigenes.

The two Governors are said to have spoken closely earlier in the day over this unfortunate incident.

“He appeals for calm and assures the people of Kano State that justice will be served,” the statement concluded.