The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the police
to investigate the attack on the convoy of Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue
state.
On Saturday, gunmen attacked the governor’s convoy while on
a visit to a farm.
The incident was said to have occurred at Tyo Mu along
Makurdi-Gboko road.
Narrating the incident to journalists, Ortom described the gunmen as “herders”, noting that it took the intervention of his security aides to wade them off.
Reacting to the development, PDP, in a statement by Kola
Ologbondiyan, the party’s spokesman, said it is worrisome that the attack came
after Ortom had called on the federal government to protect the life and
property of Nigerians.
The party called on the police to commence an immediate
investigation and ultimately arrest the assailants.
“PDP expresses shock at the attack on Samuel Ortom, governor
of Benue state, by alleged herdsmen,” Ologbondiyan said.
“It is worrisome that
this attack is coming on the heels of passionate demands by Dr. Ortom that FG
live up to its responsibility on the protection of life and property of
Nigerians.”
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday@OfficialPDPNig demands a public inquest into this reckless attack @GovSamuelOrtom as our party also calls on @PoliceNG to commence immediate investigation and arrest of the assailants.
— Kola Ologbondiyan (@officialKolaO) March 20, 2021
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