The Rivers
State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called for a state of emergency in Benue
state, following the killings resulting from herdsmen attacks in the state.
The governor
was speaking when he played host to members of the governing council of the
University Of Port Harcourt, at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state
capital.
“When there
was no problem in Port Harcourt, they were conspiring on how to declare a state
of emergency, now that the time for a state of emergency has come, it should be
declared in Benue state because the governor has lost control.
“Look at how
people are being killed. So if you are from Benue, sorry, I’m calling for a
state of emergency,” he stated.
During a
separate meeting with security officials, Governor Ortom, in response expressed
his displeasure over the comments.
“I pray for
my colleague in Rivers state who, instead of sympathizing with me has chosen to
call that Benue state should be declared a state of emergency when the killings
in Rivers is more than what is happening here.”
(Financial
Watch)
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