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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has called on the people of Benue to remain resilient and united in the fight against insecurity in the state.<\/p>\n

Governor Alia made this call on Saturday, December 28, 2024, while speaking at this year\u2019s Prayer Pilgrimage for Peace held at the Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist, Gboko.<\/p>\n

The appeal comes a few days after suspected herdsmen launched an unprovoked attack on the Anwase community in Kwande Local Government Area, where about 11 innocent residents were gruesomely murdered on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n

Addressing the state\u2019s security challenges, Alia emphasised that achieving peace requires a collective commitment to bridge divides, heal wounds, and build a society where every citizen can thrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a problem on our hands, and this problem did not start from somewhere else. It started from within ourselves before external forces began leveraging it to destroy us,\u201d the governor stated.<\/p>\n

He added that lasting peace in the state depends on citizens setting aside their differences and taking a deliberate stand against insecurity, stressing that while he serves as the leader, all the people collectively constitute the government.<\/p>\n

Alia reiterated his administration\u2019s commitment to fostering peace in the state, urging residents to take intentional steps toward achieving it.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us to get peace, we have to be deliberate; we have to be direct. God has given us peace, and we must also give peace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The governor expressed gratitude to those working tirelessly to restore peace in their communities, particularly acknowledging the significant efforts of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala, Most Rev Isaac Dugu, for the return of peace in Sankera.<\/p>\n

He also called for the continuation of the Peace Mass to include other tribes in the state that are equally affected by insecurity.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has called on the people of Benue to remain resilient and united in the fight against insecurity in the state. 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