Youths Block Roads Over Benue Killings
Youths in Otukpo, Benue State, clashed with security agencies on Tuesday during a protest against the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area.
CKNNews reports that angry residents took to the streets, chanting “We no go gree!” as they blocked major roads, demanding urgent action from the government and security agencies to tackle the growing insecurity in the community.
The protests followed a series of killings that have plagued the area for some time.
However, during the protest, security personnel, including soldiers and police officers, were deployed to disperse the crowd.
Despite the presence of security forces, the defiant youths refused to back down.
At one point, the area commander of Otukpo, whose address went unheard by the protesters, drew his gun and threatened to open fire.
This provoked the youths, who dared him to shoot them.
The situation led to chaos in the community as the protesters insisted on continuing their demonstration.
As of the time of this report, the protest is still ongoing
Senator Moro Reacts
Senator Abba Moro laments rising insecurity in Otukpo, tasks government and security agents on urgent actions
The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro PhD is greatly worried about the rising insecurity in Otukpo and condemns, in very strong terms, the recent killings and kidnappings in the town.
Senator Moro says the people behind the heinous crime are doing Otukpo town a serious disservice, being the headquarters of the Idoma nation, and charges government at all levels and security agents to rise up to their constitutional responsibilities with a view to arresting the perpetrators of the crime and nipping it in the bud.
The senator insists that Nigerians have the rights to live and move about freely without fear or harassment, stating that lives and property of the people must be protected.
He sends his heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in cold blood and wishes those kidnapped safe return to their loved ones.
Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John,
Media Adviser to the Senate Minority Leader
