COAS VISITS BENUE STATE TO TACKLE SECURITY CHALLENGES.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oloyede, has visited Benue State to address ongoing security challenges. 

Upon arrival, the Army Chief met with Governor Hyacinth Alia in a closed-door meeting, bringing a message of hope amid renewed attacks by armed herders.

The governor disclosed that the death toll from Apa and Gwer West local governments has risen to 33, while Lieutenant General Oloyede commiserated with the state government over the killings and assured them of the Federal Government's plan to address the situation.

The meeting was convened to tackle the security issues in the state, with various stakeholders, including traditional rulers and security agencies, involved in finding solutions.