The Benue State government has denied allegations that youths threw objects at Governor Hyacinth Alia during his visit to Vaatia College in Makurdi.
Reports had emerged on Wednesday that youths stoned the governor while protesting over plans to bury their proprietor within the school premises in their community.
The proprietor, Engr Vaatia, who died two days ago, was buried today.
Sir Kula Tersoo, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, labeled the reports as untrue and aimed at tarnishing the governor’s image.
Tersoo clarified that the governor’s purpose at Vaatia College was to address incidents of vandalism and theft, directing authorities to apprehend those responsible.
He emphasized that Governor Alia’s visit was uninterrupted, highlighting the governor’s track record of moving around the state without harassment.
In urging media professionals to verify news sources before publication, Tersoo emphasized the need for accuracy and investigative reporting.
He condemned the “ill-intended” nature of the reports and stressed the importance of ensuring the truthfulness of news before dissemination.
