By Peter Duru

MAKURDI—Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has summoned an emergency meeting of the State Security Council to discuss the assassination of Dr. Tavershima Adyorough, his Principal Special Assistant on Knowledge Economy and Investments, and other security issues.

Gov Samuel Ortom

Governor Ortom made this known yesterday, shortly after visiting the widow of the slain aide at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH, where she is recuperating from gunshot injuries sustained during last Sunday’s attack on the family by unknown armed men.

The governor, who said he was shocked and sad over the incident, stated that “we did not expect this to happen at this time when we are battling with economic challenges and everyone is making efforts to add value to the development of our state and make life meaningful for the people.

“This is someone who is very special to this administration, a renowned economist who was contributing tirelessly and meaningfully to the economic development of our state.

“I am touched and sad, but I am not going to be distracted by this. I am addicted to the vision of moving Benue forward no matter the distraction. One thing I want to assure the people who committed this crime and the entire Benue State is that we will get them.

“We will chase them to their holes no matter where they are hiding; we will fish them out, no matter how long it takes because God is with us and He is in partnership with this government.”

On the health condition of the late aide’s widow, the Chief Medical Director of Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH, Dr. Terlumun Swende, said: “She is in critical, but stable condition.”