Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the killing of two Kano State indigenes by suspected youths at Agan community in Makurdi. The victims, who were transporting goods to the eastern part of the country, were attacked and killed around 11 pm on Monday after parking their truck to buy a recharge card, according to a security source.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, to the governor, described the act as “barbaric and unacceptable”, ordering the immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.
Alia expressed sadness over the incident, emphasising that Benue people are known for peace and hospitality, and extended his condolences to his Kano State counterpart, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and assured the people of Kano that justice would be served.
