Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has demanded an investigation into the reported gang rape of a teenage girl by four young men in Obi Local Government Area of the State.

The Governor, in a statement made available to newsmen,signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase condemned the incident.

Ortom described the act as barbaric, dehumanizing and unfortunate.

He opined that the arrest and prosecution of the culprits after investigation will serve as deterrent to persons who engage in the defilement of minors and other crimes.

The Governor urged the Chairman of Obi Local Government and traditional rulers from the area to collaborate with security agencies to fish out the rape suspects and bring them to justice.

He admonished parents and guardians to closely monitor the movement of their children and report any case of rape to security operatives.