The criminals might think they are not known but it is a matter of time, assured Benue people that perpetrators of this crime would pay dearly for it
By Henry Ibya, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has condemned in strong terms attack on Anwase Community in Kwande Local Government Area of the state, saying perpetrators of this crime would pay dearly for it.
Alia, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula in Makurdi, Friday, expressed deep sadness over the news of the unprovoked attack where innocent residents have been reportedly gruesomely murdered with scores injured.
The Governor in the statement also expressed worry why unarmed innocent citizens of Benue State are continuously killed by suspected armed herders.
He lamented why such a heinous act has continued in the state despite the efforts of his administration to ensure the safety of his people.
The governor despite the killings said his administration would remain determined to continue to use lawful procedures to protect Benue people.
He charged security personnel to improve their surveillance and also ensure that vulnerable communities are not left unguarded.
The governor who said the criminals might think they are not known but it is a matter of time, assured Benue people that perpetrators of this crime would pay dearly for it.
Governor Alia while condoling with families who lost their loved ones in the attack, equally sympathized with those injured, saying his thoughts of comfort and prayers are with them at this difficult time and promised to ensure that perpetrators are brought to face the full wrath of the law.