The federal government has approved the deployment of soldiers in Benue to end the lingering farmers/herdsmen crisis in the state.
Samuel Ortom, governor of the state, disclosed this in Makurdi, capital of the state, on Friday, while administering oath of office on Cosmos Idye, president, customary court of appeal (CCA), and Augustine Ityonyiman , a high court judge.
He said the invasion of some communities by herdsmen in the state was becoming worrisome, adding that “more local government areas are being attacked on daily basis”.
“As we speak, the Fulanis have started moving out of Agatu to other parts of the state,” he said.
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“What we are witnessing today in Benue is more than what happened in the north-east.”
He said Agatu, Logo, Tarka, Buruku, and Kwande were all under attack by the Fulani mercenaries.
Ortom charged the judiciary nationwide to support government anti-corruption crusade through effective and timely dispensation of justice.
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