Senate Urges Military Deployment to Benue Amid Killings

In response to escalating violence in Benue State, the Nigerian Senate has demanded the immediate deployment of military and police personnel to the affected areas, particularly Akpachi, Ugboju, and Otukpo. This call follows coordinated attacks that left at least 20 people dead last week.

Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro condemned the attacks on defenseless communities and criticized the lack of effective countermeasures from both the state government and police. He emphasized the urgent need for heavy security presence to protect lives and prevent further violence.

Moro also expressed concern over the government's failure to address the worsening security situation, which has led residents to seek self-help. He highlighted the recent abduction of mourners at a burial as indicative of the deteriorating security environment.

The Senate plans to meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss the alarming security situation in Nigeria, stressing that the current state of affairs is intolerable and requires immediate action.