Herdsmen – Ortom Laments Attacks, Says Benue IDPs Now Over One Million

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday said the number of internally displaced persons in various camps in the state have surpassed one million following attacks by armed herdsmen on communities. Ortom, disclosed this while addressing IDPs at Uikpam, one of the camps in the state, called on donor agencies, philanthropists and humanitarian workers to assist in addressing the plight of the victims. He said the government required support to cater for the needs of the affected people, he reiterated that his administration would not repeal the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law of the state. He also prayed for the restoration of peace to enable the displaced persons return to their ancestral homes.