Benue massacre: Gov Alia’s PSA sacks Chief of Staff, CPS for joining protest

Keep up with the latest news and be part of our weekly giveaways and airtime sharing; follow our WhatsApp channel for more updates. Click to Follow us

Hon. Atu Terver Joseph, the governor of Benue State’s principal special assistant on youth and media mobilization, fired Mr. John Ukeyima as chief of staff and Mr. Lubem Terkula as chief press secretary for opposing the state’s wanton killings.

In a letter written to the two aides on Sunday evening, Terver revealed the information and accused them of conspiring against the state government.

The letter reads, “This letter serves as formal notification of your immediate and indefinite suspensions from your position as Chief of Staff and Chief press secretary, effective today, June 14, 2025.

“This decision has been made due to your actions that have been deemed as working against the explicit directives of your Principal.

“Such conduct is a serious breach of your duties and the trust placed in your office.

“During the period of this indefinite suspension, you are to refrain from all official duties and responsibilities, and you are not permitted to represent this office or me in any capacity”.

To raise awareness of the tragic and ongoing attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen, hundreds of Benue youths protested on Sunday in Makurdi, the state capital, according to ZINGTIE.

The recent attack in the state’s Guma Local Government Area’s Yelewata hamlet, which claimed the lives of about 250 people, served as the impetus for the demonstration.

Please don’t forget to “Allow the notification” so you will be the first to get our gist when we publish it. 
Drop your comment in the section below, and don’t forget to share the post.