Gov Alia Saddened As Protesters Caused Havoc In Benue Community Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Thursday, visited Naka, the headquarters of Gwer-West Local Government, to analyse the dispread extinguishment caused by demonstrates that erupted in the area.
The Round Table recalls that the protest, which took place on 11 March 2025, was in response to the tragic killing of three youths in Tsambe-Mmbesev Ward.
The protesters set fire to and looted the palace of the Ter Tyoshin/Nagi, HRH Daniel Abomtse and the Local Government Secretariat.
The house of Felix Atume, the former Registrar of COREN, was further in the crowd of the properties looted and destroyed during the demonstrate.
Governor Alia, while en route to Otukpo, visited the local government secretariat, where he observed significant damage to the buildings.
The governor expressed deep correlation over the extinction, rebuking the actions of the protesters who had resorted to turmoil in response to the killings.
In his statement, Governor Alia summoned for peace and implored the people of Gwer-West to continue calm while justice was sought for the loss of lives.
He assured the affected communities that the state government would work towards restoring order and providing encouragement for the reconstruction of the damaged properties.
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Published 4/3/2025