GOVERNOR Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said that the state was still under siege of Fulani herdsmen. The governor dropped this hint to the visiting governors who came under the platform of Northern governors and Governors of All Progressive Congress, APC led by Shetima Kashim at the new banquet hall, Makurdi. Governor Ortom noted that there were still pockets of challenges in the state which needed to be nipped in the bud when the leadership of Miyeitti Ala are arrested and prosecuted. While reiterating the state’s commitment Governor Ortom enjoined Nigerian leaders to always be sincere and truthful, this he said would make Nigeria takes its rightful position as the giant of Africa if leaders are sincere and stand by the truth. According to him, ‘sensationalism can not advance the cause of the issue, we should have the generosity of spirit to embrace each other’.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 19, 2018 15:59 UTC