The All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue State Chapter has condemned the early Friday attack on the people of Mbaav and Mbadura communities, Turan, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State where over 100 people are reportedly killed by armed Fulani herdsmen.
In a statement by the State Publicity Secretary of the Party, Daniel Ihomun the party said, the continuous attack on Benue people by armed Fulani herdsmen has raised serious concerns, especially in the face of repeated assurances by the Alia administration that the situation is under control.
The statement reads; ”State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue State Chapter, Comrade Austin Agada, on behalf of the party, expresses deep sorrow over the recent killings in Mbaav and Mbadura communities, Turan, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.
“This barbaric attack on peaceful farming communities by suspected armed Fulani bandits is one too many. The continuous slaughter of our people raises serious concerns, especially in the face of repeated assurances by the Alia administration that the situation is under control.
“Let it be clear: the people of Turan will not be driven away from their ancestral lands by terrorists. Benue belongs to its people, and no community should live under the fear of violent displacement.
“The APC therefore calls on security agencies to move immediately and decisively to hunt down the perpetrators of this heinous crime and bring them to justice.
“It is particularly disturbing that while our people are being killed in their villages, illegal mining activities continue undisturbed in Kwande Local Government Area, with those operating the illegal mines going about their activities without any attacks. This raises serious questions that the Benue State Government must urgently address.
“We therefore demand the immediate suspension of all mining activities in Kwande Local Government Area until the killings of innocent citizens are brought to an end and security is fully restored.
“We pray for the peaceful repose of the souls of the victims and ask God to grant strength and comfort to their grieving families, Turan community and the entire people of Kwande Local Government.”
