Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue
State has expressed optimism that the renewed commitment shown by the Federal
Government concerning the killings in the State will end the bloodbath in the
State.
Speaking Thursday when he appeared
before the State Lawmakers who summoned him to throw light on measures taking
by the State Security Council to halt the incessant killings, Governor Ortom
said the deployment of additional security personnel will solve the problem.
He commended the Federal
Government for deploying more military, police and Civil Defense personnel to
the State.
The Governor appealed to the
people of the State to unite against external aggressors rather than engaging
in internal conflicts.
Commenting on the arrest of Mr.
Tashaku Aliyu, Governor Ortom said he has no problem with his arrest but said
justice should be done in his case do that in the end, truth will prevail.
In his remarks, Speaker, Mr.
Terkimbi Ikyange commended the Governor for his doggedness in resisting the
take over of Benue land and assured him of the support of the House
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