By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has lauded the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp, NSCDC, over its fight against insecurity in the state.
The Governor gave this commendation when the new Commandant of the Corp in Benue State, Mr Philip Okoh paid a courtesy visit to him at the Government House Makurdi.
He stressed that the Agro Rangers of the organization have distinguished themselves in the fight against banditry and criminality in the state.
Ortom promised to sustain the support of his administration to the Corp as well as other security operatives to enable them carry out their duties more efficiently.
The Governor stated that the implementation of the shoot at sight order by President Muhammadu Buhari against people who illegally carry AK47 rifles would help in no small measure in tackling security challenge in Nigeria.
Earlier in his remarks, the Commandant of the Corp, Mr Okoh said his mission in the state was to ensure peace and order. He appealed to the Governor to support the Command to enable it address some of the challenges confronting it.
