Following the upsurge in kidnapping and herdsmen attack in the country, the Benue State Government has released phone numbers to the public to give information to the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, if such cases occurred.

The phone numbers were released by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security and Strategic Liaison, Col Alexander IgbayaAshungu (rtd) in Makurdi.

He said the state has zero tolerance for crime, and called on the public to report any incident for “Investigation and further actions.

“Any member of the public who suspects any false movement, gathering and none authorised persons bearing arms, particularly in our rural forest, should report through any of the following numbers for investigation and further actions.”

He added that the state government has been working round the clock to ensure the state is safe for inhabitants and businesses.

“As we speak, a number of kidnapped victims have been rescued, and we are going after those perpetrating such crimes in the state,” Ashungu said.

He commended the state Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for placing security and lives as very important area in his government.

The numbers released by the adviser are 08115780499,09021991445 and 08132111854.

Governor Alia recently appealed for the release of the caretaker chairperson of Ukum Local Government Area of the state, Gideon Haanongon, and three other persons kidnapped with him.

Haanongon was kidnapped with his orderly, driver and personal assistant last Saturday morning while travelling for a burial.

Speaking hours after the incident, the governor called for the immediate release of the council chief and his aides, while decrying the killings and kidnappings in the area. (THISDAY)