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On October 20, 2023, Otukpo town in Benue State, popularly referred to as “Red Sand Texas,” was forced to a halt by men of the underworld who unleashed terror on citizens. The day began well for residents, who went about their lawful businesses until 3:30pm when the unexpected, which has now thrown many families into…
The Senate also asked the security agencies to improve on their intelligence system.
A seventy-two-hour ultimatum has been given to Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia by the State House of Assembly to appoint a special adviser on security. Otukpo in Benue State, was on Friday attacked, as heavily armed robbers stormed the ancient city and attacked commercial banks, where at least 19 persons were reported dead and many others sustained serious injuries. In its reaction on Tuesday, the House said the incident was a direct fallout of the inability to reach the security agencies for a timely response to the two-hour Otukpo bank robbery.
The Idoma Association, USA, has strongly condemned the recent robbery attacks on commercial banks in Otukpo, Benue State.
The inspector-general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the Benue State commissioner of police to ensure that all those involved in the bank robbery at