Benue gov demands arrest of humanitarian worker’s killers

The Benue State Governor, Rev. Hyacinth Alia on Sunday visited the family of the murdered humanitarian worker, Chris Terfa-Ikpu and called for immediate arrest of the killers.

Terfa -Ikpu was on Friday evening assassinated by some gunmen who traced him to his office complex located on Nyesom Wike Road, Makurdi.

According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Kula Tersoo, the governor and some top government functionaries visited the family of the deceased after church service and expressed deep sorrow at the loss and extended his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased.

The statement read in parts, “The Governor recalled the deceased’s significant contributions to the health and human rights sectors, particularly his efforts in advocating for vulnerable populations in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

“The Governor commended the prompt actions of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of E Division, Bar Daniel Ezeala, and his team, as the ongoing investigation aims to uncover further details and identify the culprits.

“Even as he was told that a suspect was already in custody and was cooperating.

“The governor further directed all security agencies in the state to hunt and ensure the perpetrators and anyone connected to the dastardly act is apprehended and brought to book,” the statement added.

Alia assured the public that the state government is fully committed to ensuring that justice is swiftly served.

Until his assassination, Terfa -Ikpu was the National Chairperson of the National Key Population Health and Rights Network (NKPHRN) and the Executive Director of Concerned Youth for Development Initiative (CYDI).

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