By Dada Ahmed in Lokoja.
Com.Emmanuel Innocent.
The Nasarawa State Government has firmly distanced itself from allegations made by former Benue State Governor, Mr. Gabriel Suswam, who claimed that Fulani herdsmen responsible for attacks in Benue State have established camps in Nasarawa.
This is contained in a statement signed by Com.Emmanuel Innocent Akwe ,Personal Assistant to the Governor on media and copied The Reporters on Thursday.
Reacting to the allegations during an interview with Channels Television, Comrade Akwe dismissed Suswam’s claims as baseless and lacking credible evidence.
“The Nasarawa State Government is not in any way connected to the attacks in Benue The assertions made by Mr. Suswam are unfounded and misleading. There is no verifiable intelligence to support his claims,”Akwe stated.
Akwe emphasized that Nasarawa remains committed to peace and security within its borders, adding that the state continues to collaborate with neighboring states, including Benue, to address shared security challenges.
He urged political leaders and stakeholders to avoid inflammatory statements that could incite tensions and instead work toward fostering unity, peace, and cooperation among communities in the region.
“Nasarawa State has always prioritized peaceful coexistence among its diverse population. We believe that the path to progress lies in dialogue, understanding, and collaboration, not in finger-pointing and unsubstantiated accusations,” he added.
He reiterated the state government’s to supporting security agencies and implementing proactive measures to safeguard lives and property and urged members of the public to remain calm and reject divisive narratives.
