CrossFire Interrogator

News from Akoko Edo: Fulani herdsmen attacked several persons on Imoga-Ibillo Rd in Akoko Edo LGA of Edo State. Thousands of fulani herdsmen have taken over the northern flank of Imoga land. Imoga is the largest place in Akoko Edo in terms of land mass and the boundary village between Edo and Kogi States. They have also settled at Ogugu, Afeye and Ekor all in Akoko Edo lga. Even some of those recently displaced from Benue were moved in with two buses last night(15th January) and now in the outskirts of Oriokpe Quarters, Imoga. Tension and potential violence is ripe and ready to burst. No life has been lost and well meaning people of the area are intervening to avoid the outbreak of full scale violence. Casualties are responding to treatment at Ayunko and Madona hospitals in Ibillo. The eye witness who reported this from Akoko Edo lga appealed to all traditional rulers, LGA Chairmen, DPOs in conjunction with the youths and other pressure groups in the Edo North senatorial zone and ...

MESSAGE FROM GOV. SAMUEL ORTOM : "Henceforth, I have withdrawn from any political activity for now, till peace returns to Benue State. No one should think of 2019 for now; the year will take care of itself. I was elected to lead the living, not the dead. I'm not afraid of death. I would rather die defending my people. This is beyond politics, I have called all former governors of Benue, David Mark and party leaders, even in the opposition. Let us chase the fox before we scout for the chicken". Governor Samuel Ortom Addressing Critical Benue Stakeholders at the Benue People's House, Makurdi yesterday on the Renewed Fulani Herdsmen Invasion and Government's Efforts so far. What is your take on this?