50 security operatives have been killed in Benue State by herdsmen since the beginning of the year, Governor Samuel Ortom said yesterday.
But he admitted that herdsmen attacks in the state have subsided since the introduction of the Operation Whirl Stroke by the security agencies.
The governor spoke at Chihichan, Mbakume in Gwer-East local government area during the burial of Mr. David Upuu, elder brother of the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Internal Affairs, Mr. Boniface Nyaakor.
He said those conniving with the enemies of the state to execute clandestine agenda would always be put to shame.
While condoling with the bereaved family over the unfortunate incident, Governor Ortom prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Internal Affairs, Mr. Boniface Nyaakor, on behalf of the family, expressed appreciation to Governor Ortom for standing by them in their time of grief.
