APC condemns Turan Massacre, demands immediate Action, End to All Mining Activities in Kwande

From Dooshima Hir, Makurdi

The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Benue State, has expresses deep sorrow over the recent killings in Mbaav and Mbadura communities, Turan, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.

The APC led by Comrade Austin Agada, said the barbaric attack on peaceful farming communities by suspected armed bandits is one too many.

In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Daniel Ihomun, Agada said the “continuous slaughter of our people raises serious concerns, especially in the face of repeated assurances by the star government that the situation is under control.

He stated that “the people of Turan will not be driven away from their ancestral lands by terrorists. Benue belongs to its people, and no community should live under the fear of violent displacement.”

He, on behalf of the APC therefore called on security agencies to move immediately and decisively to hunt down the perpetrators of the heinous crime and bring them to justice.

The chairman said it was disturbing that while the people are being killed in their villages, illegal mining activities continue undisturbed in Kwande LGA, with those operating the illegal mines going about their activities without any attacks.

“This raises serious questions that the Benue State Government must urgently address.”

He demandef the immediate suspension of all mining activities in Kwande LGA until the killings of innocent citizens are brought to an end and security fully restored.

The party prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the victims and ask God to grant strength and comfort to their grieving families, the Turan community and the entire people of Kwand Local Government Area.