By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Armed Herdsmen have reportedly launched attacks on Farmers, destroy crops worth millions of naira in Adogo, Ugbaam Council Ward, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
A statement by Chief Aule Gber, one of the Community leaders of the area indicates that the renewed attacks have disrupted farming activitie, stressing that most Farmers have relocated for fear of being attacked by the militia herdsmen.
“Armed Herdsmen were seeing destroying crops including cassava to feed cattle, the situation suggest the state is vulnerable, with no apparent response from government or security agencies, specifically on this issue of illegal migration of suspected terrorists in some parts of the state”, the statement reads.
“The state security council should reassess strategies, potentially collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Defense for high-caliber security support, including air tactical components, address hideout in deep forest areas with bad road network and communication palavers.”
He Implored the Benue State Government and security agencies to adopt proactive measures in tackling security challenges bedeviling the state, adding that the state should expect more of such attacks if urgent steps are not taking to address the security challenges.
As at the time of filing this report, efforts to contact the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Benue State Command, DSP Udeme Edet to confirm the incident were unsuccessful.
