Ortom Threatens to Provide Rifles for State Community Guard

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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has threatened to procure AK-47 rifles for the State Volunteer Community Guards if his people approve of it.

Speaking during the passing out parade of the second batch of the State Volunteer Community Guards in Makurdi, Ortom revealed that he had applied to the Federal Government for approval to procure AK-47 assault rifles, but had yet to get a response.

He said the establishment of volunteer community guards was in response to the wanton killings and kidnappings in the state, adding that they were to complement the conventional security operatives.

The governor urged the guards to work strictly within the ambit of the law and to remain apolitical, conscientious, vigilant and strong.

Written by: Helen Obih

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