By Omeiza Ajayi

ABUJA — Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has vowed that those responsible for the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku, and his associate will be apprehended and brought to justice.

Akume made the declaration in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga.

Expressing shock, sadness and outrage over what he described as the gruesome murder, the SGF stressed that those behind the attack would not escape justice.

“The lives of every Nigerian are sacred. Those who believe they can undermine peace through violence and murder must understand that there will be no hiding place for them. Justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done,” he said.