
The Benue State Government has condemned a communal clash between residents of Kaambe Council Ward in Guma Local Government Area and Mbachaverikondo Council Ward in Tarka Local Government Area. According to a statement by Commissioner for Information and Orientation Chief Solomon Iorpev, the government deployed troops to the area and expressed gratitude that no lives were lost, while calling for lasting peace between the communities.
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