The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured of the Federal Government’s commitment to containing the recent killings in Benue State and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
This assurance followed a meeting with Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Government House in Makurdi on Monday.
Several people were killed in a vicious attack by suspected herdsmen on the border town of Yelewata in Benue State over the weekend.
President Bola Tinubu directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to the state.
Egbetokun reiterated the President’s commitment to bringing lasting peace and security to Benue State.
The IGP visited the scene of the attacks in Yelewata to assess the situation and determine the best strategy to contain the crisis.
Alia appreciated the President and the Nigerian security services for their efforts to contain the attacks.
The governor emphasised the need for strategies to keep Benue residents safe and protect vulnerable communities from attacks.
He, however, lamented the surge of attacks on vulnerable communities and called for strategies that would keep Benue residents safe.
The President has charged the governor with convening reconciliation meetings and dialogue among the warring parties to end the bloodshed.
The Nigerian security services have stepped up operations to contain the attacks and keep residents safe.
