Benue PDP Candidate Condemns Killings, Cites Worsening Security

Michael Aondoakaa, the Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidate in Benue State, has strongly condemned the recent killing of four people in the Abaashwa community by suspected armed herdsmen. He described the attack as "barbaric and heartbreaking," emphasizing it as a stark reminder of the escalating insecurity in the state.

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barbaric, heartbreaking and yet another painful reminder of the worsening security situation in Benue State.

Aondoakaa expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation, noting that the constant attacks create widespread fear. This fear forces many farmers to abandon their ancestral lands, severely impacting the state's agricultural backbone. He stressed that the true measure of effective security lies in preventing such tragedies, not just offering condolences after lives are lost.

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The true test of effective security lay in preventing attacks rather than merely responding after lives had been lost.

The candidate appealed to the state government to recognize its constitutional duty to protect lives and property, urging that it should receive paramount attention. "Every available resource, every security architecture and every policy initiative should be directed towards achieving that sacred responsibility," he stated, adding, "Benue people deserve security, not endless condolences."

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Recurring attacks on Benue communities have created an atmosphere of fear, forcing many farmers away from their ancestral lands and threatening the state’s agricultural economy.

Furthermore, Aondoakaa voiced concern about injured victims experiencing delays in receiving medical care due to an ongoing doctors' strike. He called for emergency arrangements to ensure victims of violent attacks receive immediate, life-saving treatment.

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Every available resource, every security architecture and every policy initiative should be directed towards achieving that sacred responsibility. Benue people deserve security, not endless condolences.