Barely 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu visited Benue state, suspected herdsmen have launched a deadly attack on Wannune community in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, the hometown of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume.
DAILY POST gathered that the attack left many dead and several others injured.
A youth corps member serving in the area described the situation as chaotic and terrifying.
“Everyone is running into the bushes for safety. Please let Nigerians pray for us. The herdsmen are ravaging the environment now,” the corps member said in a desperate SOS, calling on security agencies for urgent intervention.
The renewed violence has cast serious doubts over the effectiveness of President Tinubu’s visit and the directives he issued to security agencies.
During his tour of the state, the President met with stakeholders and ordered the Inspector General of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff to apprehend those behind the killings.
His visit followed a gruesome massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were killed, a tragedy that sparked national outrage and condemnation.
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The attack on SGF Akume’s village just days after President Tinubu’s visit raises questions about the government’s ability to ensure security and implement its directives effectively. What’s your take on this situation?