Governor Alia Visits Scenes Of Benue Attacks, Says Tinubu Ordered Reinforcement Of Security

Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has pledged to construct the Nyihemba-Anwase-Abande Road to ease movement and also enhance security patrol and rapid response.

Governor Alia made the pledge when he visited the people of Turan, Kwande Local Government of the State, on Tuesday, to have first-hand information on the recent attacks at Anwase and Abande communities.

He assured the people of succour in the nearest future, stating that President Bola Tinubu was properly briefed on the untoward development and has directed security reinforcement to the area.

Alia also promised to revive the power falicity at Anwase, provide water both at Nyihemba and Anwase as well as send additional motorbikes to enhance security surveillance.

Assuring the people that they were not alone and that their lives and dignity remained his top priority, Governor Alia promised to make contacts and see to it that network providers provide internet network booster in the area to facilitate quick communication when the need arises.

The governor, who condemned the unprovoked attacks, assured of his readiness to enhance collaboration and provision of the needed logistics to security personnel who are in the trenches battling to bring peace to the affected areas.

Governor Alia stopped over at Nyihemba where he interfaced with traditional rulers of Kwande Local Government Area led by the Tor Kwande, HRH Ambrose Pine Iortyer, before he proceeded to Tomataan and Anwase where he addressed the locals most of whom were the directly affected persons.

The governor later addressed the people of Turan at Jato-Aka and promised to restore power in the area by providing an electrical transformer.