Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom narrates how herdsmen shot at him on his farm

The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has narrated how he was attacked by suspected herdsmen on his farm located along Makurdi-Naka road in Makurdi, Benue state capital, last week.

The narration was given by the governor while addressing journalists in Makurdi, the capital of Benue state.

“Just last week I was on my farm that is situated in the outskirts of Makurdi town when armed herdsmen came there and shot at me. They also shot at the vehicle of our Livestock Guards who came there and shattered it. We had to call the joint military security team, Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, who came and saved the situation” Ortom said.

The Governor further disclosed that he vowed never to bow to any attempt to intimidate him for speaking up for his people.

While making promise to stand with the people, Ortom reiterated his call for arrest and prosecution of Miyetti Allah leaders for allegedly instigating violence against farmers in Benue state.

Benue state has recorded one of the highest numbers of farmers/herdsmen attacks.