Alia Visits Scenes Of Kwande Attacks, Says Tinubu Directed Reinforcement Of Security

Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has pledged to construct the Nyihemba-Anwase-Abande Road to ease movement and enhance security patrol and rapid response.

Governor Alia made the pledge when he visited the people of Turan, Kwande local government, on Tuesday to gather first-hand information on the recent attacks on Anwase and Abande communities.

He assured the people of succour in the near future, stating that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was properly briefed on the untoward development and had directed security reinforcement in the area.

Alia also promised to revive the energy (power) at Anwase, provide water both at Nyihemba and Anwase, as well as send additional motorbikes to enhance security surveillance.

Assuring the people that they are not alone and that their lives and dignity remain his top priority, Governor Alia promised to make contact and ensure that network providers deploy a network booster in the area to facilitate quick communication when the need arises.

The governor, who condemned the unprovoked attacks, assured his readiness to enhance collaboration and provide the necessary logistics to security personnel who are in the trenches battling to bring peace to the affected areas.

Governor Alia stopped over at Nyihemba, where he interfaced with traditional rulers of Kwande Local Government Area, led by the Tor Kwande, HRH Ambrose Pine Iortyer, before proceeding to Tomataan and Anwase, where he addressed the locals, most of whom are directly affected persons.

The Governor later addressed the people of Turan at Jato-Aka and promised to restore power in the area by providing an electrical transformer.