Crimes

Governor: Perpetrators of Benue killings’ll be arrested

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has vowed to ensure that perpetrators of Christmas Day killings at Anwase community in Kwande Local Government Area of the state are apprehended to face justice.

Alia made the vow in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, on Friday, December 27, 2024.

Gunmen had killed about 11 persons during an attack on Anwase on Christmas Day.

The governor, who condemned the continued attacks on the people of Benue State, said: “Such heinous acts have continued in the state despite the efforts of my administration to ensure the safety of his people.

“I can assure you that the perpetrators of this act will pay dearly for it.

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“They may think they are not known, but they cannot be allowed to continue perpetrating this. It’s a matter of time.

“We are determined to continue to use lawful procedures to protect Benue people.”

Alia urged security personnel to improve their surveillance and also ensure that vulnerable communities are not left unguarded.

The governor condoled the families that have lost their loved ones in the attack and sympathised with the injured, saying his thoughts of comfort and prayers were with them at the difficult time.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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