The Benue State Governor, Rev. Hyacinth Alia on Sunday visited the household of the murdered humanitarian employee, Chris Terfa-Ikpu and known as for fast arrest of the killers.
Terfa -Ikpu was on Friday night assassinated by some gunmen who traced him to his workplace complicated positioned on Nyesom Wike Road, Makurdi.
According to a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Kula Tersoo, the governor and a few high authorities functionaries visited the household of the deceased after church service and expressed deep sorrow on the loss and prolonged his condolences to the household, buddies, and colleagues of the deceased.
The assertion learn in elements, “The Governor recalled the deceased’s vital contributions to the well being and human rights sectors, significantly his efforts in advocating for susceptible populations within the battle towards HIV/AIDS.
“The Governor recommended the immediate actions of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of E Division, Bar Daniel Ezeala, and his staff, as the continued investigation goals to uncover additional particulars and establish the culprits.
“Even as he was informed {that a} suspect was already in custody and was cooperating.
“The governor further directed all security agencies in the state to hunt and ensure the perpetrators and anyone connected to the dastardly act is apprehended and brought to book,” the assertion added.
Alia assured the general public that the state authorities is absolutely dedicated to making sure that justice is swiftly served.
Until his assassination, Terfa -Ikpu was the National Chairperson of the National Key Population Health and Rights Network (NKPHRN) and the Executive Director of Concerned Youth for Development Initiative (CYDI).
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