Governor Hyacinth Alia has assured the people of Benue State of his determination to protect them and their lands during a visit to Otukpo.
The governor stated this on Monday when he visited to commiserate with the people after attacks by suspected armed herders.
The attack occurred at Akpachi and Otukpo-Nobi communities.
Alia charged the people to always be vigilant to identify suspicious moves and alert the relevant authorities to nip in the bud, potential attacks.
The governor stated that he has done so much in providing the needed logistics, motivation, as well as complemented the strength of the security forces, vowing that he will not rest but continue until terrorists are flushed out of the state.
He also visited the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Otukpo, where victims of the attacks who sustained various degrees of injuries are undergoing treatment.
He directed comprehensive treatment at the instance of the state government.
At the Ochi’Idoma Palace, Alia, who sympathised with the paramount ruler, His Royal Majesty Agaba’Idu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, said: “It is my obligation to protect all lives in the state and I am assuring we shall never rest on our oars until peace fully return to our communities.”
