Gov. Alia expresses sadness over Ogboju attack
by The Eagle Online · The Eagle OnlineGovernor Hyacinth Alia has expressed grief over the attack on the Efeyi community in Ugboju by suspected armed herders in the early hours of Tuesday.
Governor Alia, however, said that the rampaging bandits must pay for their crime against the peaceful people of the state.
He appreciated the Benue State Police Command under the leadership of CP Cletus CN Nwadiogbu for their quick response, which resulted in the neutralisation of two armed bandits in the area suspected to have taken part in the unfortunate incident.
Scores of persons were murdered, with many others sustaining various degrees of injury as suspected armed herdsmen launched yet another attack on the Efeyi community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Following reports of the incident, operatives of the Benue State Police Command were deployed to trace the armed bandits.
A fire exchange occurred as the police closed in on the bandits.
Two of the bandits who were apparently manned to provide cover for the others to escape got neutralised.
The Governor said his administration will continue to support the security agencies to ensure those who attack the state are spoken to in the language they understand.
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Alia said: “Benue land is for Benue people.
“Those who think they can come and push the people away and take over should think twice.
“Our people are peaceful, hardworking and peaceful.
“I was elected to protect them, and I must do everything legitimately possible to ensure my people are protected, and our land is secured.”
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