By Adoyi M. Aba
Abuja
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, yesterday stormed Abuja to brief Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo on the renewed attacks on Agatu farmers by herdsmen.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s special Adviser on Media and ICT, Tahav Agerzua.
The statement said “Yesterday, he held meetings with major stakeholders from Agatu local government area and security agencies on the matter at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi.”
After receiving briefings, he directed that security for lives and property be beefed up in the affected communities while efforts are being made to restore normalcy.
He lamented that despite his efforts and those of his Nasarawa state counterpart, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, peace had not returned to the area; hence the need to consult with the Presidency over the issue.
The governor said his intention was to brief the President but in his absence he would consult his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, and dismissed insinuations that he had abandoned the Agatu to their fate because they voted for the opposition in last Saturday’s re-run election.
He stated that he had no issue with people voting as they wanted and that as Chief Security Officer he had the duty to secure lives and property in the state irrespective of political affiliation or creed and would never toy with that responsibility.
