Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has vehemently condemned the killing of Reverend Father David Tanko of St. Peter’s Catholic Parish, Amadu, Taraba State, by gunmen.
The Governor made the condemnation in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase and made available to newsmen in Makurdi.
He described the murder of the priest as shocking, painful and unfortunate.
He commiserated with the government and people of Taraba State, particularly the Catholic Church over the sad incident.
Gov. Ortom also joined his Taraba counterpart, Darius Ishaku to call for an end to the bloodletting between the Jukun and Tiv in Taraba State.
The Governor said only peace can guarantee meaningful development.
He urged security operatives to apprehend killers of Fr. Tanko and make them face the consequences of their act.
Ortom also consoled the family of the late Catholic priest and prayed God to grant him enternal rest.
