Senate Demands Urgent Security Measures in Benue State

The Senate has called on the Federal Government to intensify security operations in Benue State following a series of attacks that reportedly resulted in 113 deaths, including six Mobile Police personnel. This resolution came after a motion moved by Senator Emmanuel Udende, representing Benue North-East Senatorial District, who expressed concern over the escalating violence in communities within the North-East Senatorial District.

The attacks have led to significant loss of life, destruction of property, and displacement of residents in Ukum, Katsina-Ala, and Logo Local Government Areas. The first attack occurred in Sai, where 24 people were killed, followed by a second attack in Bomb and Abojo, claiming 63 lives, and another along the Ayilamo–Tombo Road, which killed 15 individuals.

Senator Udende warned that the violence has disrupted livelihoods and heightened insecurity, urging immediate intervention from the Federal Government and security agencies. The Senate also called for the deployment of adequate security personnel to the affected areas and for investigations into the attacks.