The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja(COAS), has announced that the Nigerian Army (NA) will intensify the deployment of troops in Benue State during the remaining months of 2023. This move is aimed at combating the unlawful activities of bandits, armed herders, and various militia groups operating in the state. General Lagbaja made this commitment on Tuesday, October 30, 2023, in response to a request from the Executive Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr.) Hycinth Alia, during the latter’s visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja. The…
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