Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. Photo X| George Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Sunday, expressed profound shock, sadness and outrage over the gruesome killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Ardo Risku, and his associate.
This was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, and made available to journalists in Makurdi on Sunday.
According to the statement, Akume described the dastardly act as “reprehensible, unacceptable and a direct assault on the peace, reconciliation and mutual trust that communities across Benue State have worked painstakingly to rebuild.”
The SGF noted with grave concern that the incident occurred at a time when the state had continued to witness encouraging improvements in security and the gradual restoration of peaceful coexistence among its diverse ethnic, cultural and religious communities. He warned that enemies of peace must not be allowed to reverse the gains already recorded through dialogue, understanding and collective sacrifice.
