Benue State governor, Rev Father Hyacinth Alia, has cautioned every individual or group that intends to enter the state today being 14th April 2025, for any politically related activities to avoid coming to the state without his approval, as their safety won’t be guaranteed.
This was contained in a press statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, with the caption “Notice Regarding Unscheduled Visit to Benue State.” The statement further cautioned anyone that intends to visit the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the state to ensure an approval is obtained from the Benue State Emergency Management Agency, BSEMA, before making such visitation.
The statement partly read: “The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, wishes to inform the public that he is not expecting any August visitor to the state today.
“He is currently engaged in high-profile meetings with key state actors to discuss critical issues affecting our state.
“Therefore, he strongly advises against any group or high-profile individual(s) attempting to enter the state for any kind of visit that may generate political assemblies without prior approval.
“For anyone considering a visit to Benue State without the Governor’s knowledge, it is imperative to reconsider such plans, as the safety and security of individuals in this regard cannot be guaranteed.
“Also the public is to note that all individuals or groups intending to visit IDPs in Benue State must first seek and obtain written permission from Benue State Emergency Management Agency, BSEMA.
“We urge security agents and the public to take note of this announcement and maintain peace and order in the state.”
