Former Senate President , Senator David Mark , has voiced renewed alarm over the ongoing and worsening killings in Benue State , cautionin...
Former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has voiced renewed alarm over the ongoing and worsening killings in Benue State, cautioning that continued insecurity might push residents to take matters into their own hands.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, following the recent massacre of over 200 people in the North Central state, Senator Mark described the killings as “tragic, senseless, and intolerable.”
He lamented the worsening security crisis that has claimed countless lives and caused severe destruction of property in the region.
“The core duty of any government is to protect the lives and wellbeing of its people,” he said. “When that duty is abandoned, people are left with no alternative but to defend themselves.”
Senator Mark called on the Federal Government to uphold its constitutional responsibility of ensuring the safety of all citizens. He also urged Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Benue State Government to strengthen their efforts in restoring peace and security.
He further appealed to traditional rulers, community heads, and local stakeholders to remain alert and work closely with security agencies to track down and expose the perpetrators of these brutal attacks.
Offering words of encouragement to the people of Benue, Senator Mark emphasized the importance of unity, courage, and perseverance.
“These are dark times for our people,” he noted. “But we must not allow fear to divide or weaken us. We must stand together, speak with one voice, and resist these aggressors. Let’s remain law-abiding and committed to the values of community and brotherhood.”
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