Palpable fear has taken over Benue State following the killing of notorious militia leader Gana by soldiers.
There are reports that some traditional rulers in Sankaraland have even deserted their domains to Makurdi for safety.
Also, reports have it that some local council chairmen have also fled their areas to unknown destinations over suspicion that bandits loyal to the slain militia leader might attack any time soon.
Recall that Gana whose real name is Terwase Akwaza was killed after an exchange of gunshot between his group and men of the Nigerian Army.
Member of the House of Representatives, Richard Gbande, expressed serious fears of insecurity after he and other leaders were involved in the negotiated process that led to Gana’s surrender.
He also revealed that most of the traditional heads in Sankaraland who were in the convoy that was leading Gana to the capital before he was killed are nowhere to be found.
The council said: “As I talk to you, the Ter Ukum, Arc Orkar Kaave, Ter Logo, Jimmy Meeme and Ter Katsina Ala, Benjamin Fezanga Wombo left their domain that same day and are in Makurdi. Even the whereabouts of Tor Sankera, HRH Abu King Shuluwa is unknown Nobody is safe. “All the council chairmen have run away to Makurdi. Nobody is sure of his safety any longer in the area. The atmosphere is not clear; you can’t see any official or government vehicle in Sankera. There is fear there.”
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