The Office of Youth Organization and Illegal Levies in Benue State has published the names and phone numbers of Local Government coordinators of the Taskforce team on illegal levies for public use.
In a press release, the office, through its Media Director, Chia Saint Paul, stated that the decision was made following numerous requests from members of the public during a media chat by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Hyacinth Alia on Youth Organization and Illegal Levies, Hon. Gbenda Terver.
The published coordinators are as follows:
– Gboko: Moses Vangeryina – 08169658032
– Katsina-Ala: Tyokyaa Iorsalem Jimmy – 08037949289
– Oju: Ekpo Agada – 07064502865
– Guma: Abutu Terdue – 08067036559
– Apa: Omaba Jeff Inalegwu – 07036634117
– Otukpo: Oogwu Stephen Obinya – 08038619787
– Ushongo: Iorhemba Chia – 08116898590
– Tarkaa: Tyonenge Tsughul – 07034216700
Hon. Gbenda Terver used the opportunity to strongly condemn the activities of some youths operating illegal judgment courts under tents, cashew, and mango trees in areas such as Adekkaa, Orshi Kur in Gboko, Nyiman, and Gyado villa in Makurdi. He warned perpetrators to desist or face the full wrath of the law.
The public has been urged to make use of the Taskforce hotline **07063894788** for distress calls and prompt response to cases of illegal levies and related criminal activities. Additional coordinators from other local governments are expected to be published soon.
