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The Nigerian Governors Forum Describe The Militant Attack On Benue State Governor As Shocking

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The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has described the militant attack on the Benue State governor as "shocking" and "scary".
 Governor Samuel Ortom's delegation was attacked by gunmen on Saturday on the Makurdi-Gboko road, when he visited his farm.

 In a statement issued by the group's chairman and Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi on Sunday, the NGF congratulated Ortom for the escape from the attack which it said was "scary and offensive".
 Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu also condemned the attack and ordered that security be beefed up on the governor and an investigation launched.
 "The NGF has said in a loud voice that efforts to rehabilitate Benue State will not succeed," the statement said.
 "One of the relatives of a former governor of the state was recently killed. This kind of act of violence must be stopped for whatever reason to kill the people of Benue."

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