Northern Governors Forum Chairman condoles with Ortom over death of 35 church Worshipers and petroleum tanker explosion in Makurdi

By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos

Northern Governors Forum has condoled with one of their own, Governor Samuel Ortom and the good People of Benue state over the gruesome murder of 25 Church worshipers last Sunday morning while participating in the Church service at Okoko village of Agatu local government of the state.

The Chairman of the Northern Governor’s Forum, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state in a Press statement issued in Jos on behalf of the 19 Northern Governors and made available to newsmen through his Deputy Director of Press and Public Affairs ,Solomon Gujor .expressed regrets that at a time they taught lasting peace has return to the state, unknown gun men stormed villages in Agatu council to commit heinous crime of unimaginable magnitude .

The Chairman Northern Governors Forum Governor Lalong , in a similar vein, commiserated with the Benue Governor Ortom over Petroleum Tanker explosion in Ahumbe Village along the ever busy Makurdi- Aliade – Otukpo road of Gwer West Local Government area of the state this week Monday .

Governor Lalong in a Condolence letter addressed to Governor Samuel Ortom, urged his brother Governor of Benue state to rise above the anguish and provocation these two incidents have generated in the hearts of Government and people of Benue state
According to him, in the midst of these sad recurring human tragedies , Governor Ortom should take the bull by the horn by providing leadership that brings hope to a despondent people of his state.

Governor Lalong prayed for the Families of the victims of the twin ugly incidents.
According to him, the Northern Governors were deeply touched and have prayed that the Almighty God show mercy to the souls of those who died in the two unfortunate incidents in Benue state.

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Northern Governors Forum Chairman, Lalong Condoles With Benue over Tragic Explosion