The Benue State Government has denied the allegations that it had any link with the launch of a private security outfit in the state. The Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, stated this on Saturday at a press conference in his office in Makurdi, the state capital. This declaration is coming against the backlash from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party over the purported launch of a security outfit known as Al-Tershak Global Security Limited established in the state. The PDP, through its Publicity Secretary, Bemgba Iortyom, had last Saturday raised the alarm over the inauguration of a private security outfit in Makurdi and alleged that the deputy governor who was represented by an aide had applauded the security outfit. The PDP, while expressing fear about the antecedents of the leader of the private security outfit called on the state government to profile him.

Source: Punch June 11, 2023 13:26 UTC