..We will restore peace to Benue-COAS
By Isaac Uzaan
The Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has warmly welcomed the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja to Benue State, describing his visit as homecoming.
The Chief of Army Staff was at the Nigeria Army School of Military Engineering (NASME), North Bank, Makurdi to physically assess the operational efficacy of the 401 Special Forces Brigade.
Speaking Wednesday, November 29, 2023 during the special welcome session at Government House, Makurdi, Governor Alia thanked General Lagbaja and his good office for having listened to him and given a prompt response to challenges of insecurity in Benue state.
He said Benue and a few other states are in the frontline of insecurity and that the presence of the Army Chief in the state was a sign that peace will soon be restored.
Governor Alia, who said Benue State is looking forward to more of such prompt responses, wished the Army Chief and his team a happy stay in the state.
On his part, the Chief of Army Staff said the Nigerian Army has taken a decision, and that troops will soon be deployed to Benue state to ensure the return of peace in Sankera and other areas.
He added that the formation of the Nigerian Army will work assiduously to ensure that peace returns to Benue State, and would also facilitate the resettlement of IDPs.
The Deputy Governor of Benue State, Barr. Sam Ode mni and other members of the state executive council were all present during the special welcome session.
