Benue State Calls For Investigation Into Ukum Council Massacre

[Shola Sholaz]

Benue State Government has urged the state's Police Command to unearth the masterminds of the recent killings at Ayati, Agena and Agbaye communities in Ukum Local Government Area, where a local militia reportedly massacred 13 persons, injured many and burnt down houses and huts of residents.
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Acting Governor of the state, Chief Steven Lawani, told journalists, yesterday, in Makurdi that "the state government is working in collaboration with the Police to fish out leaders of the gang responsible for the bloody attack.
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"But despite that unfortunate incident, Benue remains a safe place and I can assure you that the safety of the lives and property of each and every individual residing or passing through Benue State is safe.
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"Already, Police has been urged to investigate and apprehend the masterminds of the attack and I can assure you that we are working closely with the Police to ensure that the peace of Benue is not disrupted by anyone or group.
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"Moreover, the security report I have indicates that everything is peaceful and there is no breach of security in Benue State."
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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG, Zone 4 Makurdi, Mr. Mike Zuokumor, and Benue State Commissioner of Police, Adams Audu, have also ordered full scale investigations into the killings.
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The duo gave the order after visiting the besieged communities where they assured the residents of the safety of their lives and property.