News Brief: Gov Alia Orders Crackdown On Killers Of Two Benue Youths Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has condemned the killing of two Igede youths along the Awajir-Oju road, describing the attack as unjustifiable and a threat to the state’s fragile peace. In a statement, the governor also addressed a separate violent incident in Nyifon community, Mbaikyongo Ward, Buruku LGA, allegedly sparked by a boat mishap-related dispute with youths from Mbayaka community. Alia has given security agencies 48 hours to identify and arrest the perpetrators, emphasizing that no group has the right to invade or harm another community. He directed full collaboration between security forces and traditional leaders to restore calm and prevent future clashes. “Benue is achieving security stability, and I will not tolerate any actions that threaten the peace we strive to maintain,” said Alia. Source: Channels Television #Benue #SecurityAlert #HyacinthAlia #IgedeYouth #CommunityClashes #PeaceInBenue

Governor Alia Condemns Brutal Killings, Orders Immediate Arrest of Perpetrators Within 48 Hours Benue State, Nigeria – Governor Hyacinth Alia has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of two Igede youths along the Awajir-Oju road, as well as a separate violent attack on the Nyifon community in Buruku Local Government Area. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the Governor revealed that the two victims were travelling from Oju on a motorcycle when they were ambushed and murdered in cold blood. In a separate incident, youths from Mbayaka community in Kusuv allegedly launched an attack on Nyifon community following a dispute related to a boat mishap. Governor Alia described both attacks as “unfortunate and totally unjustifiable,” stressing that no individual or group has the right to invade or harm another community. He has directed security agencies to immediately swing into action, collaborate with traditional rulers, and ensure that the culprits are apprehended within 48 hours. Governor Alia reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property, while urging communities across the state to maintain peace and cooperate with law enforcement during ongoing investigations. #GovernorAlia #BenueState #IgedeYouths #NyifonAttack #JusticeForVictims #StopTheViolence #SecurityAlert #PeaceInBenue