Herdsmen Plotting To Kill Me, Benue Gov, Ortom Cries Out

The Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom has alleged that armed herdsmen in his state are planning to kidnap, torture and murder him.

He made this allegation on Friday during an interactive session with the church, traditional institution and some
stakeholders in Makurdi, Benue state.

Ortom said he received intelligence report that herdsmen who are currently occupying parts of Guma local
government area of the state, were already hatching plans to attack him along the Abuja-Lafia road.

“The armed herdsmen, according to the intelligence report, would ensure that all my security aides were killed, after which they would kidnap and torture me
before killing me,” he said.

“Already, I have reported the matter to the police and other security agencies and they are aware of this.

“Therefore, anytime my spirit doesn’t allow me to travel by road, I would call flight operators. But, just a few days
ago, the federal government issued a circular directing that no flight should land in Makurdi airport again.”

He described the killings across the country as an attempt to prevent the electorate from voting for leaders
of their choice.

Ortom has been having a running battle with Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, umbrella body for herdsmen, since he signed the anti-grazing bill into law.