BREAKING NEWS
Benue Killings: Former Senate President, Mark, Speaks On The
Killings In Benue State, Says Its Frustrating
Former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has
reacted to the killing
of about 26 natives of Omusu community in Okpokwu Local Government Area of
Benue State by assailants believed to be herdsmen.
In a statement, yesterday, by his Media Assistant,
Paul Mumeh, Mark described as sad and frustrating, the killings in parts of
Benue State despite repeated peace moves between the residents and the herdsmen
in the state.
He condemned the unwarranted killings of innocent
citizens, pointing out that the crisis was degenerating to something akin to
“war without end,” defying all peaceful approaches.
He said: “I’m aware of various peace initiatives
over the incessant clashes resulting to loss of lives and property. That the
killings continue unabated is something beyond the ordinary.
“Let me once again appealed to the assailants to
sheathe their swords and allow peace to reign. Whichever side of the divide and
whatever vocation you are engaged in, no progress can be made in a
crisis-ridden environment.”
Mark, who bemoaned the degenerating cases of
insecurity in the land, said, “From abduction of innocent school girls in
Dapchi, numerous cases of kidnapping to outright terrorism against unsuspecting
citizens, the situation is frustrating.
“We must all make concerted efforts to achieve peace
in our communities. Our security agencies should rise up to the challenges and protect
lives and property. Life is sacred and we must not take it for granted.”
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