ABOUT 65 houses were razed, yesterday,
rendering many homeless with others injured as People’s
Democratic Party, PDP, supporters clashed in Loko,
Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
The latest crisis in Katsina-Ala is coming on the heels of
moves by the people of Loko and PDP to recall Mrs
Hembadon Amena representing Katsina-Ala West
constituency in Benue State House of Assembly over
alleged anti-party activities.
An eyewitness, who preferred
anonymity, that crisis erupted “when a supporter of the
embattled lawmaker, Mr. Shiaondo Ukor, who is chairman
of Motorcycle Hirers Association at the Daudu unit,
allegedly accosted one Teryange, a commercial motorcycle
rider and his employee.
“Ukor asked him to hand over the keys of his motorbike to
him on the ground that he (Teryange) disrespected him by
joining forces with some people to unseat Mrs. Amena.
“As the two argued to a point of exchanging blows, they
attracted the attention of passers-by who joined the fray
and the fight escalated.”
According to the source, Mr. Ukor was alleged to have
moved with his supporters to the home of the youth leader
of Ugber Mr. Aondoaseer Ornguze and razed down his
house after beating up his family members.
The source said: “His action sparked a reprisal attack and
further escalation of the fighting and burning down of the
houses of notable and vocal members of the party in the
area.
“The fighting is still on with many persons injured, while
over 65 houses have been razed already, as I speak to you.”
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO,
Deputy Superintendent, DSP, Daniel Ezeala, said he had
received reports on the razing of thatched houses in the
affected area last night, adding that he was still waiting for
full details of the crisis.
On her part, Mrs. Amena confirmed the story, saying the
trouble was caused by those who wanted to recall her for
no just cause.
She said the matter had been reported to the Police in
Katsina-Ala and Makurdi.
Source: The Vanguard
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