Our Amnesty Program Was Not a Scam as Critics Claimed - Gov Ortom

 

    In reaction to criticism,Gov Samuel Ortom,executive Governor of Benue State has revealed how the amnesty program he issued aided the state in reducing crime and Militancy.The Amnesty program was said by critics to be a fraud but he has reacted to the criticism, alleging its a false accusation as many problems of the state has come to an end.
   During an interactive session in Makurdi,organised to mark the one year anniversary of his administration,the governor revealed to newsmen that his critics weren't being honest at all.
       In his words "for the fact that many states of the country has adopted my program in the fight against crime is a clear indication that its successful.
   However,he admitted that tremendous criminal activities were going on in the state but must surely clamped down upon by security agencies.
  According to him, " 600 assorted illegally acquired weapons were recovered from people while 800 militants had submitted themselves for reorientation to the amnesty committee. All illegal arms still in circulation must be recovered and culprits, handed over to security agencies for prosecution.
  Gov Ortom also condemned the assassination of his security adviser and vows to fitch out those behind the assassination.
   President Muhammadu Buhari also got commendation from him for granting him access from security personnel from all the security agencies in the country to fight militancy in the state.
   "The decline in revenues accruing to the states has negatively affected payment of salaries.The drop from N7 billion to N1.7 billion is a no welcome development", he said.