Benue state Governor Hycinth Alia has said he is aware of the pains experienced by people of the state and assured that their resilience and patience would not be in vain.
He said his administration will continued to reposition and strengthen the institutions for good governance.
Governor Alia also said his administration is assiduously working with all the mainstream security agencies/formations, as well as quasi security outfits in the state, and all relevant stakeholders within and beyond, particularly those from adjoining states including Nasarawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Kogi, towards ensuring lasting peace, security and safety of lives and property.
He stated this while delivering his Independence Speech at the Government House, Makurdi.
He said the lofty visions, policies and strategies for good governance cannot be achieved in a society bereft of security of lives and property considering that no society thrives in the face of wanton killings, kidnapping, banditry, communal conflicts, and so forth.
The governor reiterated that criminals/bandits have no place in the new Benue which his administration is building.
“We are going to fish them out and purge the state of all criminal elements. We will not allow miscreants to discourage or derail us.
“I wish to state clearly that my administration will not employ the dark art of propaganda and political blackmail in delivering good leadership; our achievements would speak for us.”