Benue crisis barbaric, unacceptable — Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the brutal killings in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, describing the attacks as barbaric, disturbing, and utterly unacceptable.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Kalu expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended his condolences to the affected families and the government of Benue State. He called on security agencies to collaborate and take decisive action to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the heinous crimes.
“I join Mr. President in calling on the security agencies to act swiftly and decisively. The recent incident in Yelewata, Benue State, is not only disturbing but deeply disheartening.
“The barbaric killing of members of the community is utterly unacceptable. I strongly condemn this wicked act carried out by unidentified individuals,” Kalu said.
He assured that the National Assembly would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. According to him, legislative intervention is critical in addressing the structural gaps in Nigeria’s security framework.
As part of that commitment, Kalu disclosed that the House Committee on Constitution Review had on Monday convened a dialogue on the country’s national security architecture.
He expressed optimism that the ongoing constitutional review process, particularly in relation to security and policing reforms, would enhance inter-agency cooperation, improve intelligence sharing, strengthen border security, and foster regional coordination for a unified national response to insecurity.
Kalu also prayed for the peaceful repose of the victims’ souls and urged all stakeholders to remain committed to addressing the root causes of the violence to prevent future tragedies.
