SAN FRANCISCO, May 02, (THEWILL) – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has stated that the deployment of additional security personnel deployed to Benue would end herdsmen attacks on communities in the state.
He stated this on Wednesday in Zaki Biam, Ukum local government area of the state, during the burial of Bishop of Zaki-Biam Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Benjamin Vanger.
The governor said the state government has declared seven days fasting and prayers for both Christians and Muslims in the state.
He thanked the Archbishop of all Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh for his prayers for peace and stability in Benue State.
