Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has vowed that he would not relent until the criminals now terrorising the state were defeated.

Ortom vowed that the people of Benue State would not surrender the state to criminals pointing out that his administration would not relent in its fight against bandits and kidnappers.

The governor spoke against the backdrop of reports that the state House of Assembly had ammended the law banning open grazing of cattle for stiffer penalties.

He warned that tough times awaits any criminal operating in the state.

Ortom spoke on Sunday, at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Hope of Glory Parish, Nyiman in Makurdi, where he worshipped.

His words, “Hardened criminals who terrorised the state in the past did not find it funny. 

"We will continue to work with security agencies to secure our state. 

"And I want to reiterate that I will not surrender the state to criminals; we will continue to do all that is necessary to ensure peace in the state.”

Earlier, in his sermon titled, “Wonders of His Presence,” Pastor Moses Adagba had said that the, “God of Wonders does things without anyone’s permission.”

According to Adagba, “God’s presence means knowing God and God knowing you. If one dwells in the presence of God, whatever he says will surely come to pass.”

Adagba further said that, there was so much benefits derived from being in the presence of God and urged Christians to ensure that they dwelt in the presence of God so as not to be found wanting when He comes.