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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
The paramount ruler of the Tiv land in Benue state, the Tor Tiv, Orcivirigh, Prof James Ayatse, has expressed worry over the destruction of lives and property in Zaki Biam by angry youths in Ukum Local Government Area LGA of the state.
He has, therefore, appealed to political and community leaders in the Sankera axis of his kingdom to come together and resolve amicably their differences to restore peace in the area.
The Tor Tiv stated this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and ICT, Freddie Adamgbe, and made available to Sunday Sun in Makurdi on Saturday.
The traditional ruler condemned in strong terms the recent carnage in Zaki Biam, stressing that the wanton destruction of lives and property in the area had reduced the development and prosperity of the area. The development, he said, had created a negative impression of the hitherto boisterous economic backbone of Benue that earned the State the acclaimed title of the food basket of the nation.
“As the father of Tiv Kingdom, I am pained that the lives and property of my subjects in Sankera are destroyed. I spend sleepless nights deliberating on the possible means to end the crisis in Ukum and Katsina Ala.
“My prayers are that God should bring peace in the area because there cannot be any development in the area amidst killings and destruction of property,” he said.
