Leke Baiyewu and John CharlesGovernor of Benue State, Mr. Samuel Ortom, on Saturday, blamed the Federal Government for the killing and destructions by herdsmen in the state. The governor also blamed security agencies for the continued killings of people in the state by herdsmen since 2008. I’m Governor of Benue State, and my responsibility is to do what my people want. Meanwhile, miscreants took over major parts of Makurdi, the Benue State capital on Saturday, shooting sporadically. He said, “Government is working hard to address the situation with a view to preventing a recurrence, not just in Benue State but everywhere across the country.”Copyright PUNCH.

Source: Punch January 14, 2018 00:00 UTC