₦airaland Forum

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of hiding mass burials in the state to create the illusion of peace under his administration.

Ortom made the claim on Monday while reacting to Alia’s remarks at NKST Church, Ikpayongo, where the governor alleged that killings by armed herders had ceased since he assumed office.

In response, Ortom’s media aide, Terver Akase, issued a statement countering Alia’s claims, stating that mass burials had continued across several conflict-prone areas, including Ukum, Logo, Katsina-Ala, Gwer East, and Agatu.


“This government is only attempting to conceal the truth about the killings and mass burials,” Ortom alleged.


The former governor defended his tenure, noting his anti-open grazing policies and firm stance against herdsmen attacks despite pressure from the federal government.

He criticized Alia for focusing on discrediting his administration rather than fulfilling campaign promises.

“Being a state governor is a temporary position. Tomorrow, he too will become a former governor. Governor Alia should focus on governance instead of attacking his predecessor,” Ortom stated.

Wisdomkosi:
Source : https://politicsnigeria.com/herders-still-killing-in-benue-gov-alia-hiding-mass-burials-ex-governor-ortom-alleges/

Highways:
Where Are The Cows? Is Evans A Herdsman?'


When Funke Olakurin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti was murdered instead of Bola Tinubu to make sure that the perpetrators were brought to book, he ended up making fun of the death of the young lady by turning everything into tribalism by showing his hates for Igbos.


Tinubu has never spoken against the deadly activities of Fulani herdsmen across the country

The same stand Adeyinka Grandson gave on the death of Fasoranti's daughter is where Tinubu, the leader of the Yoruba Conservatives stands. Please see Tinubu's video below. pic.twitter.com/COhiSvabqW

— Adeyinka Grandson (@deyinkagrandson) July 14, 2019

Mrs Olakunrin died of gunshot wounds in July 2019 after her vehicle was attacked by armed men, suspected to be marauding Fulani bandits whose violent activities had reached a frightening level across the southwest states.


Those arrested suspects include Lawal Mazaje, 40, from Felele area of Kogi State; Adamu Adamu, 50, from Jada area of Adamawa State; Mohammed Usman, 26, from Illela area of Sokoto State and Auwal Abubakar, 25, from Shinkafi area of Zamfara State....

However, the leader of the team, identified only as Tambaya, and three others are yet to be found.

Tambaya has been declared wanted by the police and he is said to be capable of communicating in Hausa, Fulfude and Pidgin English.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/388382-afenifere-police-speak-on-arrest-of-alleged-killers-of-fasorantis-daughter.html

Saao:
The killing is even escalating beyond the local government he mentioned in that report. Last week they killed alot of people in otukpo, burnt down communities. Alia must wake up to clear these people since Tinubu is the president and I'm very sure, Tinubu may not support them like Buhari did

Saao:
The killing is even escalating beyond the local government he mentioned in that report. Last week they killed alot of people in otukpo, burnt down communities. Alia must wake up to clear these people since Tinubu is the president and I'm very sure, Tinubu may not support them like Buhari did

Think9ja:
One of the most useless (if not) the most useless state in Nigeria

Think9ja:
One of the most useless (if not) the most useless state in Nigeria

Judolisco:
Is there any joy in carrying out mass burial and calling the press?

powerkey:
But you were there supporting WIKE when you know that wike works for Tinubu who by extension is expanding the Fulani hegemony.

Wizardslayer:
Nnamdi kanu was saying it all but he was called all sorts of names just for coming from tribe everyone loves to hate.


Now ESN is out of the way, terrorists herdsmen from neighbouring countries with the backing of our security agencies are having a free ride.