Gov Alia Declares War On Insecurity, Says ‘It Must End’

Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has declared that his administration has started cutting the head of insecurity and that it must die. He lauded the federal government for its support in the fight against banditry in the state.

Governor Alia reaffirmed the centrality of unity, collective responsibility and sustained prayers to achieve peace and socio-economic development in Benue State.

The governor stated this while hosting Muslim faithful to an Iftar (breaking of fast) at the New Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi, on Wednesday evening, where he described the occasion as both spiritually significant and symbolically unifying.

Reflecting on the rare convergence of the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent, Governor Alia noted that such alignment presents a profound opportunity for deeper interfaith harmony and supplication.

The chief press secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, in a statement, said Alia called on Benue people to demonstrate vigilance and civic responsibility by supporting security agencies with credible and timely information, assuring that his administration would continue to deploy strategic measures to safeguard lives and property across all local government areas.

“This rare convergence of Ramadan and Lent is a divine invitation for us to unite in prayers for our state and our nation,” he stated.

Addressing the prevailing security challenges, the governor acknowledged the difficulties inherited by his administration but maintained that the government remains resolute and proactive in confronting banditry and criminality across the state.

“While insecurity remains a concern, we are resilient in our commitment to confronting it decisively. With sustained efforts and the grace of God, we shall overcome.

“This monster is called insecurity, but we have started cutting the head and it must die”, he affirmed.

Reiterating his administration’s vision for economic transformation, Governor Alia emphasised that unity and cooperation among stakeholders are indispensable to repositioning Benue as a competitive investment destination.

He said, “You must not like my head, you mustn’t like my nose. That is less important. You don’t need to like me. But think Benue, love Benue and join hands to make Benue great again.

“I invite all people of good conscience to join hands with me so that we can make Benue a place that attracts everybody”.

Governor Alia urged citizens to embrace values of love, mutual respect and shared purpose, noting that the collective aspirations of the people far outweigh any divisive tendencies.