Ojantele hamlet in Apa Local Government Area was recently attacked, killing many and leaving many more missing. Peter Adejoh, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has strongly condemned the crime.
According to the Gistcon, armed herdsmen attacked the town of Ojantele in Benue State’s Apa Local Government Area, killing many people.
In a statement that he personally signed on Saturday, Adejoh, who is running for governor of Benue State, responded to the attack by calling it “an affront to humanity and an assault on the peace and security of Benue State.” The incident resulted in numerous casualties, including those who were reported missing and property that was damaged.
It is our collective pain, he said, and the relatives of the victims need the assistance of the government and society at large. He also offered compassion for the victims’ loved ones.
“Those responsible for protecting our citizens must use all means at their disposal to stop the violence, protect our most vulnerable neighbourhoods, and protect the farmers who work so hard to provide food for our country and state.”
Additionally, he emphasised the importance of the state government involving relevant parties in order to resolve the ongoing security issue in a sustainable manner.
He emphasised that the leadership’s refusal to address the repeated attacks on their communities as unacceptable and demanded immediate correction.
“The culprits of this horrific crime must be captured and brought to justice promptly,” Adejoh said, stressing the importance of unity while demanding immediate justice. The use of force to subjugate our state is now unacceptable.
“Benue must stand together, watchful, and resolved to put a stop to this pattern of violence.”