By Yahaya Idris, Makurdi.
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has described the death of Brigadier General Charles Dewua as a painful loss to the Nigerian Army, Benue State and the country at large.
The Governor in a statement issue through his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, on Monday said he received the sad news with shock and devastation.
He noted that Dewua was one of the reliable Army Generals who made selfless contributions to the country especially in the area of human capital development.
Governor Ortom also ssid the late Brigadier General was a true professional who added value to the military, and stated that his services will be deeply missed at a time Nigeria is facing security challenges.
He prays God to grant the deceased eternal rest and console the Dewua family as well as the entire people of Gwer West Local Government Area.
