Cross River, Benue massacre is unnecessary and sad – Governor Otu
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has expressed concern over the Yache-Ijiegu neighborhood’s feud with Tiv settlers in Benue State that a number of months in the past resulted in a number of casualties and property harm.
He described the incident as very sad and unnecessary.
In July 2023, an extended-standing battle among the many Tiv individuals of Benue State dwelling in Yache-Ijiegu neighborhood in Yala LGA of Cross River State escalated right into a full-scale battle.
This adopted after the Tivs refused to pay royalties for his or her property and settlement in the neighborhood.
The governor conveyed his ideas when the Yache neighborhood led by Senator Stephen Odey visited the governor’s workplace in Calabar.
Mr. Oates stated, “I wish to thank Mr. Yache from Calabar for taking the time to return to my workplace nearly all day lengthy.Recently, we have now discovered ourselves concerned in an unnecessary battle. It is unlucky that individuals are attacked whereas sleeping of their properties.
“We were contacted at approximately 2:30 a.m. when the conflict broke out and took immediate action. Although lives were lost, we were able to effectively control the situation.”
Governor Otu assured Yacheh elders and members that the federal government would transfer rapidly to restore the highway and the one bridge connecting the neighborhood and town.
“We assure you that we will move quickly towards the completion of the bridge. Despite the prevalence of poor road conditions in the state, we will continue to prioritize those that can be fixed immediately. We will also continue to strengthen traditional institutions and hold them in high esteem so that they receive the respect they deserve.”
Prior to this, the chief of the delegation, Senator O’Day, visited the Governor’s Office to congratulate and specific his gratitude on the latest Court of Appeal victory. They assured the governor of their readiness to help all packages, tasks and insurance policies of the state authorities.
“We, the people of the Yache community, are deeply grateful for this opportunity. I have the impression that His Excellency has a favorable opinion of the Yache people. The road to Yache is then a complete nightmare. Moreover, Yache community is the shortest route to Abuja via some communities in Benue State,” stated Senator Odei.
He additionally recommended the governor for his swift intervention in the course of the communist battle with neighboring Benue State and appealed for a everlasting resolution to the disaster.
Source: dailypost.ng