Nigerian Concord Newspaper
The 2027 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, has condemned the latest attack on Abaashwa community in Mbaasar, Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, where suspected armed herdsmen killed four innocent persons and left several others with varying degrees of injuries.
Chief Aondoakaa described the attack as barbaric, heartbreaking and yet another painful reminder of the worsening security situation in Benue State.
In a press statement from his media assistant, James Ian, he extended his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the attack, and prays for the speedy recovery of those currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the assault.
The PDP governorship candidate expressed deep concern about the deteriorating security in Benue state .
Chief Aondoakaa stressed that the true test of effective security lies in preventing attacks rather than merely responding after lives have been lost.
He observed that the 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.
Chief Aondoakaa noted that the people of Benue are yearning for concrete security measures that will end the endless cycle of killings and displacement.
He appealed to Benue State Government to appreciate that the protection of lives and property remains its foremost constitutional responsibility and should therefore command greater attention .
“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.”
Chief Aondoakaa expressed concern over reports that some injured victims experienced delays in accessing prompt medical attention due to the ongoing industrial action by doctors in the state. He urges the authorities to make emergency arrangements to ensure that victims of violent attacks receive immediate medical care capable of saving lives.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of those killed in the Guma attack, divine healing for the injured and God’s comfort for the bereaved families.