Benue News Update: Latest News from Benue today, Monday, March 11, 2024

Good morning, here is latest Benue News Update: Monday, March 11, 2024

1. APC Chieftain Criticizes Senate President’s Remarks on Benue Insecurity: Comrade Daniel Onjeh, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and the party’s 2023 senatorial candidate for Benue South, has voiced his dismay at Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s recent comments on Benue’s insecurity. Akpabio criticized Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia’s silence following the killing of over 50 individuals in armed attacks, suggesting it reflects the governor’s indifference to the state’s security challenges.

2. Zone A Voters League Condemns Politicization of Benue Killings: The Zone A Voters League (ZAVL) in Benue State has accused politicians of exploiting the recent militia violence for political gain. In a statement released after an expanded stakeholder meeting, coordinators from various LGAs, including Kwande, Katsina Ala, Ushongo, Vandeikya, Ukum, and Konshisha, expressed concern over the politicization of the tragic events.

3. Recall Process Initiated for Senator Udende Over Security Crisis Allegations: The Zone A Voters League (ZAVL), a socio-political group of young professionals and elites from Benue’s Zone A Senatorial District, has initiated the process to recall Senator Emmanuel Udende from the 10th Senate. The group alleges Udende’s involvement in the security crisis in the Sankera area of the state and has set up a consultative committee for the recall.

4. Benue State Government Reaffirms Anti-Open Grazing Law Amidst Controversy: Despite recent events, the Benue State Government affirms that the anti-open grazing law remains active. Enacted during former Governor Samuel Ortom’s administration, the law prohibits open grazing within the state. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, confirmed this stance in response to a purported letter of appreciation from the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria.

5. Governor Alia Visits Herdsmen Attack Site, Calls for End to Political Maneuvering: Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia visited the Gbagir Community in Ukum Local Government Area on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, for an on-the-ground assessment of the recent herdsmen attacks. He received updates from community leaders and urged both national and local politicians to refrain from politicizing the state’s security challenges.