Crime
Benue: Gov Alia Orders Arrest of killers of two Kano Indigenes, Condemns Act
From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi
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 in Makurdi by criminals.
Alia who described the act as barbaric and unacceptable, urged security agencies to fish out the l perpetrators and ensure justice with immediate effect.
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.
A statement signed by Sir Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor noted that 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 Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to his Kano state counterpart, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, over the tragic and regrettable loss of two of his indigenes. The two Governors spoke closely earlier in the day over this unfortunate incident.
He appealed for calm and assures the people of Kano State that justice will be served.