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Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, yesterday, lauded President Muhammadu Buhari on his directive to security operatives to shoot at sight, anyone illegally in possession of AK-47 rifles.
Ortom gave the commendation in Makurdi when the Chairman, Governing Board, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Adamu Kyuka, paid him a visit.
President Buhari on Wednesday ordered security operatives to shoot at sight anyone carrying AK47 rifles illegally in the country.
Ortom said the order would reduce criminality, banditry and militia herders’ attacks in Benue communities as well as in other parts of the country.
According to the governor, the order will also make the communities safer for displaced farmers to return to their ancestral homes.
“I commend Mr. President for his recent order against those bearing AK47 rifles.
“This I am sure will reduce the high rate of criminality, banditry and militia herdsmen attacks on our farming communities,’’ the governor said.
He said Buhari had done the right thing by listening to calls by concerned Nigerians on the need for the Federal Government to act faster and decisively to save the country from degenerating into anarchy.
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“I don’t only criticise. I also commend where necessary. And I want to say shame on those sycophants who were bashing me for writing to Mr. President because he has finally heeded my advice,’’ the governor said.
Ortom said Nigeria belongs to all and only justice and equity anchored on the rule of law could guarantee the unity and stability of the country.
Earlier, Kyuda commended the Benue government for judiciously applying funds accruing to the state for education.
Kyuda said he was impressed with the new face of primary schools in the state, adding that education is germane to every development.
He said from available records, Benue teachers were qualified and the governor should engage additional quality teachers.
Kyuda expressed regret that the harsh economic situation in the country, occasioned by COVID-19, made the Federal Government to withdraw N20 billion from UBEC’s budget for 2021.
The chairman also appealed to governors to look for alternative ways of revenue generation for developmental purposes.
