Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
Following the spate of terrorists attack in Benue State, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oloyede, has relocated himself temporarily to the state to address it.
The Chief of Army Staff, shortly upon arrival, was said to have held a closed-door meeting with Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Government House.
He is expected to visit some of the communities attacked by armed herdsmen to assess the level of damage and feel the pulse of the people.
After the closed-door meeting, Governor Alia briefed the Benue State Traditional Council as well as the State Security Council on the purpose of the visit of the army chief.
Alia, in a brief remark, said the Chief of Army Staff has brought a message of hope to the people of Benue in the face of the renewed unprovoked attacks and killings perpetrated by armed herdsmen.
He said the Chief of Army Staff also condoled with the state government over the killings and assured of the federal government’s commitment to address the situation.