Alia Expresses Condolence To The Family Of Assassinated Benue Aid Worker

On Sunday, Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia paid a visit to the family of Chris Terfa-Ikpu, a humanitarian worker who was killed, and he demanded that the killers be apprehended immediately.

Terfa-Ikpu was, on Friday evening, assassinated by gunmen who traced him to his office complex located on Nyesom Wike Road, Makurdi.

The governor, who was accompanied on the visit by top government functionaries, expressed sorrow at the loss and extended his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased.

In a statement on Sunday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kula Tersoo, said, “The governor recalled the deceased’s significant contributions to the health and human rights sectors, particularly his efforts in advocating for vulnerable populations in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

“The governor commended the prompt actions of the Divisional Police Officer of E Division, Daniel Ezeala, and his team, as the ongoing investigation aims to uncover further details and identify the culprits, even as he was told that a suspect was already in custody and was cooperating.

“The governor further directed all security agencies in the state to hunt and ensure the perpetrators and anyone connected to the dastardly act are apprehended and brought to book.”

Alia assured the public that the government remained committed to ensuring that justice was swiftly served.

Until his assassination, Terfa-Ikpu was the National Chairperson of the National Key Population Health and Rights Network and the Executive Director of Concerned Youth for Development Initiative.