Ortom Cautions Nigerians Against Attack on Security Forces

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has cautioned Nigerians against taking up arms against the armed forces and other paramilitary agencies over any disputes or disagreements.

Governor Ortom made the call on Sunday during an interdenominational church service in honor of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria and the State Government in Makurdi, the State Capital.

He lamented the gruesome killing of one officer and 11 soldiers in Konshisha Local Government Area of the state in 2021 and advised communities to sheathe their swords no matter the grievances.

The Governor urged Nigerians to respect the uniform as a symbol of a sovereign nation and authority.