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Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Benue State, describing the situation as "disheartening and utterly condemnable."
In a statement released on Monday, in Abuja, Akume attributed the attacks to economic interests rather than religious motivations.
Akume expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives, emphasizing that the killings are a tragedy not just for Benue State but for the entire nation.
He asserted that the attacks are driven by economic interests, rather than religious factors, highlighting a broader issue that affects multiple states, including Plateau and Zamfara.
Akume mourned the victims, referring to them as "brothers and sisters" and emphasizing the shared humanity that binds Nigerians together.
He said: “This latest reprehensible act — one among too many — is not merely a tragedy for Benue; it is a deep wound to the soul of our nation. These dastardly acts are not restricted to Benue state alone. Plateau and Zamfara states also suffer the same fate. These killings are economically deterministic, not religiously driven.
“The innocent lives lost — men, women, and children — will not be forgotten. We mourn them not as strangers but as brothers and sisters, bound together by a shared humanity and a common destiny.
“Beyond mourning, I call on all sons and daughters of Benue, our leaders, traditional institutions, and key stakeholders to come together now — urgently — to forge a path toward lasting peace and security. We must rise above division and act decisively to protect our people and preserve our future.”
Akume expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu “for his swift directive for a full security operation to rid Benue of these killers and bring the perpetrators to justice”.
He noted that the federal government has rendered assistance through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) while more troops have been deployed to the state to handle the explosive situation.
“For my part, as a son of the soil and a key stakeholder, I will not relent in consulting, mobilizing, and coordinating all necessary efforts to find and implement a durable solution, as I am doing the same for all the other affected states.
“As believers, Christians, Muslims, and traditionalists, we believe in the sanctity of human lives. Any single life lost offends the sensibility of God Almighty. All of us must live as brothers and sisters in peace and harmony.
“I extend our deepest condolences to the grieving families and the resilient people of Benue. In this dark hour, we stand with you. And we will not rest until justice speaks, — loudly, clearly, and without delay”, he added.
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