The family of the nine years old boy, Gabriel Opila whose hand were chopped off for allegedly stealing exercise books, have registered their appreciation to the Executive Chairman of Oju Local Government Area of Benue state, Hon. Austin Okwoche for footing the hospital bills of their son and ensuring he recovers speedily.

The father of the boy Mr. Opila Onah while receiving a sent message from the Chairman yesterday at the hospital where the boy has been on admission since October 5th, 2017 on behalf of the family expressed their profound gratitude to Hon. Austin Okwoche for the true love he has for their son Gabriel and for fulfilling his promise of bearing the cost of the treatment.

It will be recalled that Gabriel Opila whose hand were chopped off has been on admission since October 5th, 2017 and is yet to be discharged.

Mr. Opila also pleaded with the Chairman to present the issue forward to His Excellency, Governor Samuel Ortom for further necessary actions.

Mr. Opila Onah also while speaking, revealed that the individual, one Uko Ogwu popularly called “Scorpion” suspected to have committed the crime has been apprehended and is in the custody of the police.

The Chairman in his absent reiterated his resolve to fulfill his promises to the people for the betterment of their lives and living conditions.

Source: http://www.benuereporters.com/2017/11/02/breaking-aggressive-protest-in-vandeikya-local-government-calling-for-removal-apc-chairman/

He shd face the law