Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, said on Wednesday additional security personnel deployed to Benue would end herdsmen attacks on communities in the state.
He stated this in Zaki Biam, Ukum local government area of the state, during the burial of Bishop of Zaki-Biam Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Benjamin Vanger.
The governor said a combined detachment of security personnel arrived Benue State on Monday, adding that God would intervene and stop the current siege on Benue communities by herdsmen.
He said the state government has declared seven days fasting and prayers for both Christians and Muslims in the state.
He thanked the Archbishop of all Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh for his prayers for peace and stability in Benue State.