Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has issued a stern warning that he cannot guarantee the safety of any person or group attempting to enter the state without prior notice or approval.
The governor urged individuals considering such visits to
reconsider their plans in the interest of their own safety.
In a statement released on Monday, April 14, by his Chief
Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, and titled “Notice Regarding Unscheduled Visit to
Benue State,” Governor Alia made it clear that he is not expecting any visitors
and is currently engaged in high-level meetings concerning urgent state
matters.
“The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, wishes
to inform the public that he is not expecting any August visitor to the state
today,” the statement read. “He is currently engaged in high-profile meetings
with key state actors to discuss critical issues affecting our state.”
The governor advised against any form of visit, particularly
those that might lead to political gatherings or assemblies, without obtaining
formal approval. He warned that such unapproved visits would be at the
visitor’s own risk.
“Therefore, he strongly advises against any group or
high-profile individual(s) attempting to enter the state for any kind of visit
that may generate political assemblies without prior approval. For anyone
considering a visit to Benue State without the Governor’s knowledge, it is
imperative to reconsider such plans, as the safety and security of individuals
in this regard cannot be guaranteed.”
Additionally, the statement emphasized that any individual
or group planning to visit Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps within the
state must first obtain written permission from the Benue State Emergency
Management Agency (BSEMA).
“We urge security agents and the public to take note of this
announcement and maintain peace and order in the state,” the statement
concluded.
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