A statement by Governor Ortom of Benue, read by his chief press secretary Tervor Akase says that the state chief executive will soon meet with Igbo leaders over attacks against them. “To address the security concerns the Igbo community in Benue State recently raised, Governor Ortom will soon meet with the leadership and other stakeholders… Continue reading Governor Ortom To Meet Igbos In Benue Over Insecurity
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Igbos in Benue cry out over attacks
In a press briefing in Enugu, on Monday, Nnolim said that all efforts to get the security agencies and the Benue state government to address the matter have fallen on deaf ears. Read more in link below:
Buhari’s support responsible for success of anti grazing law in Benue- Presidential Spokesman Garba Shehu
“If not for President Buhari’s insistence that the governor be given a chance to effect the [anti grazing] law, he would have faced resistance from different sources and found it difficult to implement.” – Garba Shehu
Herdsmen attacks on Benue communities continue
Herdsmen are reported to have invaded communities in the Logo Area, of Benue State yesterday. Victims told a horrific tale of being woken up by around 2 am, by gushots. Everyone took to their heels an those that werent lucky were matcheted. 8 people are reported to have been killed, and thousands of people have… Continue reading Herdsmen attacks on Benue communities continue