
The NIger State Governor, and Chairman, North Central Governors Forum (NCGF) , has decried the attempted assassination of Samuel Ortom of Benue and called for a thorough investigation by relevant security agents.
The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,Mary Noel- Berje said that something urgent and drastic must be done collectively to curtail the situation.
According to the governor, ,”the issue of insecurity in our nation needs all and sundry to be collectively responsible in addressing it irrespective of religious, ethnic and political affiliations.”
He applauded Ortom’s security details for ensuring his safety adding that the Forum is in solidarity with the governor and the entire people of Benue.