The death toll in the recent attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ukum and Logo local government areas of Benue State has risen to 56.
The State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has therefore appealed to the Federal Government to step up action and deal with the rising insecurity in the areas.
He made the call when he visited the villages attacked by suspected herdsmen in Ukum and Logo local government areas to assess the damage.
The governor stated that 27 people were killed in Logo while 28 lost their lives in Ukum.
Alia while condemning the violent attacks on the defenseless people and calling for greater action from security agencies expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu’s renewed approach to national security would help bring an end to insecurity, particularly in Benue State.
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The Governor used the visit to engage with community leaders and their people whom he assured of a better deal in addressing all forms of insecurity.
While calling for calm, Alia urged the people to resist the temptation of resorting to self-help
Meanwhile, security has also been beefed up in the Sankera axis which comprises Katsina Ala, Ukum and Logo council areas where these attacks happened to restore confidence.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
