Benue: Gov Alia in closed-door meeting with Chief of Defence Staff

Benue: Gov Alia in closed-door meeting with Chief of Defence Staff

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State is currently in a closed-door meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa.

The governor, who arrived at the Defence Headquarters at about 1:19 pm on Tuesday, was accompanied by government officials from the state.

It was gathered that the purpose of the meeting may not be unconnected to the security crisis bedeviling Benue State.

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DAILY POST reports that Benue State has over two million Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, living in different camps across the state following attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

Also, a series of robbery attacks were recently recorded in the state, during which scores of unsuspecting citizens were murdered by gunmen.

Benue: Gov Alia in closed-door meeting with Chief of Defence Staff

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