THE CABLE
The presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari is not to be blamed for the spate of killings in Benue state.
Two weeks ago, not less than 30 persons including a pregnant woman were reported dead after gunmen attacked an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Guma LGA of the state.
The killing came a few days after an unconfirmed number of persons were killed in an attack by gunmen in Umogidi village of Entekpa-Adoka district, Otukpo LGA.
In March, it was reported that no fewer than 50 persons were allegedly killed by suspected herders who invaded communities in Kwande LGA of the state.
The spate of killings triggered protests in the state by angry youths who mounted roadblocks demanding an end to the growing panic from residents of the state over the insecurity.
‘DON’T FAULT BUHARI, BLAME ORTOM’
In a statement on Wednesday, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, described Samuel Ortom, Benue governor, as “incompetent” in the face of rising insecurity in his state…
