Hon. Atu Terver Joseph, the governor of Benue State’s principal special assistant on youth and media mobilisation, 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 to the two aides, Terver revealed on Sunday evening that they were conspiring against the state administration.
According to the letter, “With effect from today, June 14, 2025, this letter serves as formal notification of your immediate and indefinite suspensions from your position as Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary.”
“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.
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“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”.
According to The Intercept, hundreds of young people from Benue organised a demonstration in the state capital of Makurdi on Sunday to raise awareness of the tragic and ongoing attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
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.
