By Onyeanya Ebere
The Labour Party has condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State and urged the urgent deployment of security forces to vulnerable North Central communities.
In a statement on Monday, acting National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman described the attacks as “a fresh wave of senseless killings,” calling for full investigation and prosecution of those responsible, regardless of status.
Over 100 people, including women, children, and security personnel, were reportedly killed, with widespread destruction of homes and farmlands.
“These victims were not just statistics. They were innocent lives, children butchered, mothers buried in mass graves, fathers slain defending their homes,” Usman said.
She lamented the government’s failure to protect citizens, stating that the bloodshed in Benue is “not just a local tragedy, but a national shame.”
The party demanded immediate military intervention and a robust humanitarian response, including food, shelter, medical aid, and trauma care for survivors.
“To the grieving families, I mourn with you as a mother. Your cry for justice will not go unheard,” Usman said.
The Labour Party vowed to continue advocating for policies that prioritize citizen safety, declaring: “Nigeria cannot continue like this. Enough is enough.”
