HURIWA Demands Resignation of Benue Governor Alia
The Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) has demanded the resignation of Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), due to his inability to ensure the safety of residents amid escalating violence in the state. This call was made following a brutal attack on the Ayilamo community in Tombo Ward, Logo local government area, where armed attackers killed 11 individuals, including seven civilians and four mobile police officers: ASP Paul Ina, Inspectors Mohammed Yusuf, Oge Ikechukwu, and Edeh Andrew.
HURIWA cited alarming statistics from Amnesty International, indicating that at least 6,896 people were killed in Benue between May 29, 2023, and May 2025, with over 500,000 people displaced. The group urged Governor Alia to accept responsibility for these security failures and resign if he cannot protect the populace.
HURIWA also called on President [name not provided] to enhance security operations in the state and ensure accountability for the Ayilamo killings.
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