Ortom charges security to man killers of two pastors

By Titus Atondu, Makurdi

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has tasked security operatives to arrest those responsible for the killing of two Pastors, Rev.  Moses Ijoko and Rev. Emmanuel Aleje in Ochoro community in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State.

In a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary Terver Akase, made available to Nigerian NewDirect, the Governor  condemned  the murder of the pastors describing the incident as unacceptable.

He urged the Chairman of Konshisha Local Government and other stakeholders in the area to ensure that the killers and their sponsors are apprehended to face justice.

Ortom warned those jeopardizing the State Government’s efforts to end the crisis between Konshisha and Oju that they won’t escape justice, no matter who they are.

He reaffirmed the resolve of his administration not to surrender the State to criminals and appeals to Benue people to support security agencies with timely and useful information to enable them to succeed.

The Governor  called on the people of the area to remain calm and gives assurance that the boundary between Bonta and Ukpute will soon be demarcated as the committee set up to facilitate the demarcation has concluded arrangements for the process.