Ugondo Community In Benue Protest Against Acts Of Lawlessness Exhibited By Hoodlums, Lauded The Steps Taken By Gov Ortom Towards Amicable Resolution
Globaltimesnigeria.com reports that Critical Stakeholders of Ugondo Community, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State have condemned acts of lawlessness exhibited by hoodlums purportedly protesting the erection of perimeter fence by Nigerian Air Force at the Air Force Base, Makurdi.
According to the statement, an emergency meeting held on 2” February, 2021 at the Makurdi residence of Senator Fred Orti, where the Stakeholders condemned, in very strong terms, the actions of the hoodlums describing same as barbaric, evil, criminal and self-seeking as neither the hoodlums nor their acts represent the interest of Ugondo Community, urging them to desist forthwith or be made to face the full wrath of the few.
The Stakeholders also lauded the steps taken by Governor Samuel Ortom towards amicable resolution of the dispute between Ugondo Community and the Nigerian Air Force and charged His Excellency never to be deterred by acts of sabotage but remain focused in his resolve to provide good governance to the people of Benue State as well as protection of lives and property of the citizenry.
In a statement’ signed by His Royal Highness Clement Kurugh for the Traditional Institution, Senator Fred Orti, on behalf of Ugondo Elders and Comrade Ternenge Azande on behalf of Ugondo Development Association, the Ugondo Community pledged their unalloyed support to Governor Ortom and his cardinal objectives of fairness, equity, and justice in piloting State affairs and called on her members to remain law-abiding and peaceful in expressing their grievances over the land dispute between the community and Nigerian Air Force.
