AYILAMO KILLINGS: ALIA VOWS JUSTICE AS DSS ARRESTS 3 SUSPECTS ‘ALIA WILL NOT ABANDON AYILAMO, BENUE COMMUNITIES’ — CPS By Ogbu Omaji

MAKURDI — Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia, has vowed to strengthen security and pursue justice for victims of the deadly attack on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area, which claimed several lives, including those of four police officers.

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, in a statement, said Governor Alia described the attack as “a grave threat to the security and stability of Benue State” and a disturbing reminder of persistent attacks on vulnerable communities and security personnel.

The Governor commiserated with the people of Ayilamo, the families of the victims, the Logo community, as well as the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, over the loss of the four officers.

Alia particularly honoured the courage and sacrifice of the slain law-enforcement personnel, saying they paid the supreme price in service to their fatherland.

The Governor also commended the Department of State Services (DSS), particularly its personnel in Benue and Nasarawa states, for the prompt operation that resulted in the arrest of three suspects allegedly linked to the attack.

He urged the DSS to intensify its ainvestigation and pursue every lead to identify and apprehend remaining pa, sponsors and collaborators.

“All those found culpable must face the full weight of the law,” the Governor said.

Kula said the Governor had assured residents that his administration would continue working with security agencies to strengthen security in Ayilamo, Logo and other vulnerable communities across the state.

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We remain resolute in our determination to protect lives and property, uphold justice and restore lasting peace across Benue State,” Alia said

The Governor appealed to residents to remain calm and vigilant, urging them to provide credible and timely information to security agencies and avoid actions capable of escalating tension or undermining the ongoing investigation.

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