Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has laid to rest by debunking the speculation making the rounds in the social media space and some national dailies that twenty - fives persons contracted Covid 19 virus in the state.

The governor while reiterating his commitment to revamping the health sector, warned all those who go about peddling falsehood against the state to desist from it otherwise they would be made to fave the full weight of the law.

Governor Alia, who spoke at a function at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, said his government welcomes constructive criticism but that what has happened was a representation of facts and appealed to Benue people to be cautious and expose themselves to unhealthy practices.