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Benue @50: Gov Alia Immortalises Gen. Murtala Muhammed
…..Renames Printing Corporation After Dan Agbese, Grants Clemency to 14 Inmates.
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced measures to honour the state’s founding figures and notable contributors as part of activities marking the Golden Jubilee of Benue State’s creation.In a statewide live broadcast delivered from Government House, Makurdi, on Tuesday, the governor declared plans to immortalise late General Murtala Muhammed, the military Head of State who created Benue State on February 3, 1976, alongside six other states.
Governor Alia emphasised the importance of recognising past heroes whose actions laid the foundation for future generations, stating that Gen. Murtala Muhammed deserved permanent commemoration for birthing the state during his brief but impactful leadership.
In a related gesture, the governor announced the renaming of the Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation to Dan Agbese Printing and Publishing Corporation, in honour of the late veteran journalist and media icon, Chief Dan Agbese.
He further indicated that several other distinguished indigenes—both living and deceased—would have legacy institutions named after them, including the late Wanteregh Paul Unongo, Elder Isaac Shaahu, Senator Suemo Chia, Gen. Atom Kpera, late Tashaku Oradi, and numerous others who have made significant contributions to the state’s development.
As part of the jubilee celebrations, Governor Alia exercised his prerogative of mercy by granting full clemency and release to 14 inmates serving various prison terms. Additionally, one inmate, Terhumba Aondona, had his sentence commuted from 10 years to 4 years.
The beneficiaries of the clemency include Akaajime Imoter, Kongusu Terzugwe, Terngu Orshi, Ornaa Achagh, Zwa Achir, Terkimbi Amadu, Iorpenda Christian, Aondowaae Terlumun, Oriba John, Sughnen Terfa James, Akaahar Isaac, Ordam Thankgod, Gwayem Agba James, and Iorfa Terkimbi.
The announcements were contained in a statement signed by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State.
Benue State’s Golden Jubilee commemorates 50 years since its creation from parts of the former Benue-Plateau State, highlighting ongoing efforts to celebrate its history while addressing contemporary issues of justice and recognition.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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