Agada Urges Tinubu to Address Benue Killings Urgently

Peter Agada, a former presidential aspirant from the Labour Party, called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive steps to end the wave of killings across Nigeria. Agada made this appeal in Abuja on Saturday, reacting to the recent killing of 16 people in the Akpachi Otukpo Nobbi community in Benue State.

He expressed deep concern over the persistent insecurity in the region, which has seen repeated violent attacks in recent years, often attributed to armed herders. The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria denied involvement in these attacks.

Agada criticized the federal government's handling of security issues, urging a move beyond mere condolences to concrete actions against criminal groups. He emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and accountability for the perpetrators.

Agada also highlighted the alarming statistics of violent deaths in Nigeria, claiming that 101,000 Nigerians were killed in violent attacks from 2016 to 2021, and called for a comprehensive response to ensure safety and security in the country.