Samuel Ortom, Benue governor, has asked residents of the state to defend themselves with dane guns against attacks from gunmen.
Some communities in the state have been attacked by gunmen suspected to be herders. Lives and property have been lost as a result of these attacks.
Speaking at an inter-denominational church service held at the government house in Makurdi, Benue capital, on Sunday, Ortom said the people should defend themselves with weapons not prohibited by law.
The governor said the licence to own a dane gun could be obtained at local government secretariats in…
