The Governor of Benue state slammed Inspector general of police over the continuous activity of the herdsmen in the state
Governor Samuel Ortom The executive governor of Benue State ,Governor Samuel Ortom has slammed the inspector general of police alleging that he is being loyal to Fulani herdsmen men instead of carrying the order giving to him by president Buhari. In a statement sent through Terver Akase, his spokesperson, the governor said: “It will be recalled that a few days after the killings took place and all fingers were pointed towards the direction of armed herdsmen, the IGP quickly rose in defence of the herdsmen and frantically tried to divert attention from the genocide being perpetrated by herdsmen with a comment that it was a 'mere communal clash'. “Did he not know that there was a law in place in Benue state when he made that statement? “With his latest demand that the ranching law of Benue be suspended, it is now clear where the loyalty and interest of the Inspector-General of Police lies - certainly not with innocent Nigerians. “He has now positioned himself not only