File: Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has announced plans to establish three military operational units in the Sankera axis of the state as part of measures to strengthen security and improve response to threats in the area.

The governor also announced the donation of 30 motorcycles to security agencies in Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo local government areas to support patrols and rapid response.

Alia made the announcements on Monday at Katsina-Ala during a town hall meeting with stakeholders from the Sankera political bloc.

The governor said the three military units would be stationed at Agu in Katsina-Ala, Anyiin in Logo and Azendeshi in Ukum, according to a statement made available to QZA PUNCH by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula.