Angry youths stone, boo Gov Alia in Makurdi
A group of youths reportedly assaulted the convoy of the Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, in Ugondu community in Makurdi LGA of the state on Wednesday. The protesters, hailing from Ugondu community, threw stones at the governor's convoy to express their opposition to the burial plans for the late proprietor of Vaatia College, Makurdi, Engr. Michael Vaatia, within their community's school premises. According to sources, six of the protesting Ugondu youths were apprehended by the police for hurling objects at the governor's convoy. Governor Alia had visited Vaatia College to assess the preparations for the burial of Engr. Vaatia, who passed away recently and was scheduled for interment within the school premises on Thursday. During the governor's visit, irate youths from Ugondu reportedly invaded the school, vandalizing the grave and disrupting proceedings. The protesters, chanting war songs, clashed with security escorts attempting to restrict their access to...