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UN Condemns Benue Killing, Calls For Justice

UN Condemns Benue Killing, Calls For Justice

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue, North Central Nigeria, in which scores of civilians were killed. According to reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept, and several were displaced following brutal attacks on the village of Yelewata. Guterres, amidst dismay, called for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators of the violence. According to news reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept and several were displaced following brutal attacks on the village of Yelewata. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said, “We’re monitoring the situation. “The Secretary-General condemns the…
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Iortyom Blames Benue Insecurity On Poor Leadership, Council Bosses’ Inactiveness

Iortyom Blames Benue Insecurity On Poor Leadership, Council Bosses’ Inactiveness

Iortyom Blames Benue Insecurity On Poor Leadership, Council Bosses' Inactiveness Makurdi, Benue State - Chief Bemgba Iortyom says a proactive and visible leadership from various council chairmen across Benue State could help in mitigating the spate of insecurity in the state. The recent spate of attacks in various communities across Benue State have brought to the fore the critical role that Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen play in addressing insecurity in their domains. Chief Bemgba Iortyom, a prospective governorship candidate in Benue State, has lamented the lack of visibility and proactive measures by most council chairmen in the state, particularly…
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