New Army Commander Vows to End Killings in Benue State
Brig. Gen. J.A. Hassan, the newly deployed Army Commander, has vowed to address the brutal killings of innocent residents in Tombo Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
His arrival in Ayilamo on Sunday coincided with the ambush and murder of two individuals along the Akwana-Ayilamo Road. This incident occurred just hours before he took charge of a newly established battalion operating from a temporary mobile barracks in Ayilamo.
The battalion was created in response to persistent attacks by bandits, who have reportedly killed over 30 mobile policemen and more than 100 civilians this year. During a meeting with traumatized residents at Ayilamo Market Square, Hassan assured them that the Army would not tolerate further attacks and pledged to restore peace in the area.
Hon. Clement Kav, the Chairman of Logo Local Government Council, welcomed Hassan and accompanied him to Ayilamo, where he was shown the proposed site for the battalion. The event was attended by traditional rulers, politicians, and community stakeholders.
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