The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Benue State, Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has condemned the latest attack on Abaashwacommunity in Mbaasar, Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of the state, where suspected armed herdsmen killed four people.
In a statement, Tuesday, by his media aide, James Ian, the PDP governorship candidate described the attack as “barbaric, heartbreaking and yet another painful reminder of the worsening security situation in Benue State.”
While extending his condolences to the families, who lost their loved ones in the attack and praying for the speedy recovery of those currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the assault, Aondoakaa expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the state.
He stressed that the true test of effective security lay in preventing attacks rather than merely responding after lives had been lost.
“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,” he said.
Aondoakaa noted that the people of the state desired concrete security measures that would end the endless cycle of killings and displacement.