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Senate urges FG to return IDPs in Benin Republic

The Senate on Wednesday enjoined the Federal Government to ensure the urgent return of the people of Yewa in Ogun State who relocated to the Republic of Benin following incessant herdsmen attacks on their communities.

It urged the Federal Government to direct officials of the National Emergency Management Agency and Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, to bring them back.

The resolution of the upper chamber followed a point of order moved by the Senator representing Ogun West, Tolu Adebayo.The Senate also urged security agencies to restore law and order in the affected communities.

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