Lalong and Ortom
GOVERNOR Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Tuesday commiserated with his counterpart in Plateau state, Simon Lalong and the people of the state over the killing of several people.
The governor who condemned the attacks on Plateau communities described the killing of children, women and other vulnerable people in Barkin Ladi as barbaric, inhuman and unfortunate.
According to the statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase said, “The governor commiserated with Governor Simon Lalong and the entire people of Plateau State over the renewed attacks on the people of Plateau state which have left many innocent people dead and property worth millions of naira destroyed.”
The governor urged security agencies to arrest the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association who has claimed responsibility over the Plateau killings and prosecute them accordingly.
Ortom assured his counterpart, Governor Lalong that Benue will continue to stand with the people of Plateau in prayers until the orgy of violence over the state and other parts of the Middle Belt is brought to an end.
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