Benue inherited a troubled security system from Ortom – Alia

Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has revealed that his administration inherited a fragile security situation from his predecessor, Samuel Ortom, but has since taken bold steps to restore law and order across the state.

Governor Alia made the disclosure on Thursday, during his speech at the celebration of his two-year anniversary in office, held at IBB Square in Makurdi.

Reflecting on the security challenges that plagued Benue before his tenure, Alia stated, “Although we inherited a fragile security situation, we have taken bold steps towards restoring safety of lives and property, as well as maintaining law and order.”

He noted that the establishment of Operation Anyam Nyôr, a state-backed security outfit, has significantly empowered law enforcement to tackle armed herders, bandits, and other criminal elements terrorizing the state.

He added that his government has distributed Hilux vans, security vehicles, and motorcycles to various security agencies and local outfits for enhanced crime-fighting capabilities.

“Let me assure you that we are on the trail of the terrorists, armed herders, and bandits terrorizing some parts of our state, and very soon, we will decimate them and all other criminal syndicates,” he vowed.