The Federal Government has deployed Special Security Forces to end the series of attacks by suspected armed herdsmen n Benue State.
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula.
Alia revealed that “more tactical teams have started arriving Benue from the Federal Government and additional security deployments are being arranged for vulnerable areas.”
He added that Response Squad Teams are also deployed and would be in Benue from Sunday, saying that strategic community dialogues are ongoing to enhance active intelligence sharing.
According to him, the state’s joint operations units are also being strengthened, assuring that government would not relent in its utmost commitment to defending the lives and properties of all residents.
While condemning the recent attacks and massacre of innocent citizens at Yelewata by suspected criminal herders, the Governor said that 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 the persistent attacks.
Speaking through his Deputy, Barr. Sam Ode who visited the scene of the heinous act earlier today, Alia said he is not resting on his oars to ensure the state experiences peace.
He commiserated with the people over the attack on the community.
He called 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.
Saying that Benue State remains committed to justice, peace, and security for all.
