Ortom congratulates Suswam, Mzondu, Tyough over Appeal Court victories

Uja Emmanuel, Makurdi

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has described the Appeal Court victories of Senator Gabriel Suswam, Hon. Benjamin Mzondu and Hon. Bob Tyough as a confirmation of the choices the Benue people made in the 2019 elections.

The Governor said the judiciary has once more demonstrated that it is a pillar of democracy where the decision of majority of the people prevails.

He expressed confidence in the ability of Senator Suswam, Hon. Mzondu and Hon. Tyough to provide quality representation at the National Assembly.

Governor Ortom restated the commitment of his administration to working with the National Assembly members from the state to attract greater development to the people.

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The Governor had earlier congratulated Senator Abba Moro on his victory at the Appeal Court, which he said was an affirmation of the mandate the people of Zone C popularly gave to him in the last election.

Local hunters’ onslaught on bandits yielding results -Gov Ishaku

Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State has said that the ongoing onslaught against banditry in some parts of the state is yielding good results.

Ishaku spoke on Thursday at the gala night organised by the state government for federal and states security administrators in Jalingo.

The governor, who was represented by Mr. Anthony Jellason, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), also commended the military and other security agencies for their efforts in containing the bandits.

He said: “Let me acknowledge the efforts of our local hunters in engaging the bandits in fierce battle.

“Their operation is yielding results and very soon, the menace will be brought under control.

“That does not mean that other security agencies did not do their best. But in situations of despair, one is likely to subscribe to every suggestion available.

“On our part, we are in support of every initiative that will bring an end to these security challenges.”

Also speaking, Dr Amina Shamaki, Permanent Secretary, Special Services, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said that the government would support the state in ensuring that the security challenges were brought under control.

Shamaki commended both Taraba and Benue state governments for their efforts to resolve the lingering Tiv/Jukun crisis in Taraba State.