The chairman, Benue State Council of Chiefs, Prof. James Ayatse, has condemned the repeated burning of Catholic Diocese of Gboko amenities in Ihugh, Mbadede, Vandeikya native authorities space of the state.
A press release signed by his particular assistant on Media/ICT, Freddie Adamgbe yesterday mentioned the Tor Tiv known as on related safety businesses and the management of the Jerchira and Vandeikya (Kyan) conventional councils to right away collaborate and fish out the culprits.
“They should also create the enabling environment for the early return of the services withdrawn by the Diocese,” he mentioned.
The assertion urged conventional rulers and group leaders throughout Tiv land to be extra proactive in securing their domains and make sure that perpetrators of such are held for the collective good.
Part of the assertion mentioned, “The Tor Tiv condemns in its totality the repeated and mindless burning of Catholic amenities in Ihugh, Mbadede, Vandeikya Local Government Area. This is barbaric, unacceptable and alien to the Tiv character.
“His Majesty warns that any traditional ruler who condones or allows such deviant behaviors to fester in his domain without decisive action would be held accountable by the Tiv Area Traditional Council. The Tor Tiv prays for peace in Ihugh and Tivland in general.”
The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has indefinitely closed its establishments in Ihugh, Benue State, citing persistent assaults.
Bishop William Avenya had in a pastoral letter dated October 12, 2026 listed the affected establishments as St. Winifred Secondary School, St. Winifred Nursery and Primary School, St. Thomas Hospital, Salus Mind Care Center, and St. Winifred Parish.
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