Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has commiserated with Governor Simon Lalong and the entire people of Plateau State over renewed attacks in the state which have left many innocent people dead and property worth millions of naira destroyed.

PoliticsNGR learnt that Ortom condemned the attacks, describing the killing of children, women and other vulnerable people in Barkin Ladi as barbaric, inhuman and unfortunate.

In a statement on Tuesday via his media aide, Terver Akase, Ortom called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association who have claimed responsibility over the Plateau killings.

Governor Ortom assures his counterpart, Governor Lalong that Benue will continue to stand with the people of Plateau in prayers until the orgy of violence over the state and other parts of the Middle Belt is brought to an end.

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