The Benue State Government has vehemently refuted recent claims circulating in the media that Governor Hyacinth Alia was pelted with objects by youths during his visit to Vaatia College in Makurdi.
According to the statement, Governor Alia’s visit to Vaatia College was in response to a reported case of house breakage, thievery, desecration of a tomb, and vandalism within the college premises.
The governor, during the visit, issued clear instructions for the prompt arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the mentioned acts.
Tersoo clarified that the governor’s visit to Vaatia College proceeded without any disturbances, stating that Governor Alia has a commendable reputation for freely walking the streets and markets of the state without facing harassment.
Addressing media professionals, Tersoo urged them to adhere to journalistic principles and ethics, underscoring the importance of verifying news sources before publishing reports.
“This report is ill-intended, to say the least. Let us learn to be investigative and always verify the truthfulness of any report we give.”
