Herdsmen attack: Gov. Ortom calls for unity among Benue ethnic groups

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue State has called for unity among the diverse ethnic groups in the state to put an end to the lingering attacks by herdsmen.

Ortom, who said this on Saturday in Makurdi while intimating the people on the incessant attacks on Benue people by herdsmen, decried the huge loss of lives and property.

The governor stated that he would henceforth give priority attention to safeguarding the lives and the property of his people.

He called on the people to put aside their political and ethnic differences and work toward addressing the security challenges before them

He vowed to ensure that the incessant attacks by herdsmen became things of the past.

Ortom, who expressed regret that a significant number of lives had been destroyed by Fulani marauders since 2012, put the estimated cost of the property lost since then at N95 billion.

The Catholic Bishop of Gboko Diocese, His Lordship, William Avenya, said that the incessant attacks on Benue communities by herdsmen, was a sensitisation to the people of Benue on the need to unite and forge a common front.

The cleric further said that the attacks were providing an opportunity for the people to come together and reflect on their common challenges particularly, insecurity.

He called all Benue stakeholders to all hands on deck to address the situation.

Also, the Catholic Bishop of Otukpo Diocese, His Lordship, Michael Apochi said that they would continue to pray for the state to enable it surmount its security challenges.

NAN

#Benue #GovOrtom #Herdsmenattack