Governor Alia told Benue communities not to take safety matters into their hands despite recent attacks. He shared this message with reporters after attending Good Friday church services in Makurdi. Five people died in the Ukum area during violence from suspected herders. The governor confirmed these deaths but also mentioned police reports showing seventeen total lives lost across the Sankera region.
The state works with national security officials to create plans that will stop these killings. Alia asked locals to stay alert for danger signs. He wants people to tell security teams about suspicious activities quickly. Fast information helped prevent worse outcomes during the UKUM attack. Early warnings made response teams act faster against the threats.
Police spokesperson Sewuese Anene explained how officers learned about armed groups entering Sankera areas. Law enforcement rushed to Gbagir, where they found five people already killed. During this first response operation, another group attacked the Logo Local Government Area at the same time. The second attack resulted in twelve additional deaths across the neighboring community.
The state works with national security officials to create plans that will stop these killings. Alia asked locals to stay alert for danger signs. He wants people to tell security teams about suspicious activities quickly. Fast information helped prevent worse outcomes during the UKUM attack. Early warnings made response teams act faster against the threats.
Police spokesperson Sewuese Anene explained how officers learned about armed groups entering Sankera areas. Law enforcement rushed to Gbagir, where they found five people already killed. During this first response operation, another group attacked the Logo Local Government Area at the same time. The second attack resulted in twelve additional deaths across the neighboring community.
