Your Safety is not guarantee Governor Alia tells Politicians
Benue state governor Hyacinth Alia, has warned politicians to seek proper clearance before visiting Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state.
The caution was issued in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Kulas Tersoo, amid speculation that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, is scheduled to visit IDP camps in the Northcentral state.
Obi had earlier visited an IDP camp in neighboring Plateau State over the weekend.
Sources revealed that Obi also plans to pay a courtesy visit to the Tor Tiv, Prof. James Iorzua Ayatse, in Gboko, Benue State. However, Governor Alia maintained that he is not expecting any official visitors in the state.
The statement reads: “The governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, wishes to inform the public that he is not expecting any August visitor to the state today.
“He is currently engaged in high-profile meetings with key state actors to discuss critical issues affecting our state.
“Therefore, he strongly advises against any group or high profile individual(s) attempting to enter the state for any kind of visit that may generate political assemblies without prior approval.
“For anyone considering a visit to Benue State without the Governor’s knowledge, it is imperative to reconsider such plans, as the safety and security of individuals in this regard cannot be guaranteed.
“Also the public is to note that all individuals or groups intending to visit IDPs in Benue State must first seek and obtain written permission from Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA).
According to a reliable source, several communities in Tombo Mbaya in Buruku Local Government Area (County) are being invaded by well-armed Fulani Ethnic Militia
Eyewitnesses and local sources revealed that the affected villages include; Ortese Mbaatsua, Garagboughul, Usen, Tomahar, Tse Damkor, all of Tombo Mbaya in Buruku LGA.
Mbachoughu and Mbanyagber in Tarka LGA (County) which share borders with affected communities in Buruku county are also being attacked
Evidence from the scenes shows residents fleeing for safety as attackers descended on these areas, leaving behind destruction and widespread panic.
