The Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has confirmed that there was a bomb blast in a community close to the border between Nasarawa and Benue states. The governor who revealed this while speaking to journalists on Wednesday narrated that the bombing incident happened on Tuesday at a place where a sizable number of cattle was kept. The governor, therefore, alleged that his government has been working to ensure peace and stability are restored to the affected community.
January 25, 2023He said the bombing incident happened on Tuesday at a place where a sizable number of cattle was kept.
The Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has confirmed that there was a bomb blast in a community close to the border between Nasarawa and Benue states.The governor who revealed this while speaking to journalists on Wednesday narrated that the bombing incident happened on Tuesday at a place where a sizable number of cattle was kept.The governor, therefore, alleged that his government has been working to ensure peace and stability are restored to the affected community.
Meanwhile, several calls to the spokesperson for the state police command, Ramhan Nansel, seeking more information about the incident were not returned. He has also yet to respond to a text message sent to him as of the time of filing this report.In October 2022, at least 46 people were killed in separate attacks by herdsmen on communities in Benue and Nasarawa states.
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