GOVERNOR GABRIEL SUSWAM AND SECURITY IN BENUE.

Since the creation of Benue State about twenty years ago ,no Governor of the state, be it military or civilian has taken the issue of security seriously as Governor Gabriel Suswam, the incumbent Governor.As an indigene of the State,Governor Suswam was quite aware af the security challenges facing the state.Because of obvious securiyy lapses.indigines and non-indigines were moving in their thousands to neighbouring states like Taraba,Cross-River and plateau to settle.Economic, social and  Religious activities were completely grounded. Area Boys, Car Snatchers, and 419 ners took over major cities in the state. This was the pathetic situation Governor Suswan found himself in by the time he assumed duties as executive Governor of the state.

The decision of the Governor to set up OPERATION ZENDA remains the best any administration at any level in Nigeria has taken.ZENDA has restored peoples hope in the Nigerian security system. Any misgiving in Benue now, people first call ZENDA, It got to a situation, any misunderstanding between couples ZENDA is usually the first port of call.

The basic function of Government at  any level is to provide security for its citizenry. Governor Suswam has done just that.

This is appealing to other state Governments to emulate the example of Governor Suswam by setting up similar security out fits to contain the various security challenges in their states.