More than 20 people, including a two-year-old child, have been killed in a series of fresh attacks on communities in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, prompting an emotional breakdown from the council chairman.

The Chairman of Gwer West Local Government Area, Ormin Torsar Victor, confirmed the attacks in a tearful video that has since circulated widely, expressing his frustration over the persistent violence and what he described as inaction from the federal government.

"I don't care about being chairman anymore. Look at a child of two years old butchered—it's too much for me to condone," the visibly distraught chairman said in the video.

According to Torsar, the attacks occurred in multiple villages including Aondana, where at least 20 people were reportedly killed, and Tewa Biana, which he noted is located close to a military base. Despite the proximity to security forces, he lamented that there was no intervention during the attacks.

"They say the local security doesn't have the mandate to engage these people, that only the federal government can give that mandate. So should my people continue to die while we wait? What is the meaning of this?" he questioned emotionally.

The chairman highlighted the killing of entire families, mentioning that just a day before the latest attacks, a father and his two adult sons from Tewa Biana were buried after being killed in previous violence.

Aondana village, one of the worst-hit communities, has significant historical and political connections in Benue State. "This is the village of the former First Lady of this state, Mrs. Eunice Ortom. This is the village of the Tugwe. This is the village of Bishop Banagbe," Torsar noted.

The psychological toll of the continuous violence appears to be weighing heavily on the chairman, who suggested he might step down from his position. "Very close to a military base. What is the meaning of this? If they cannot help me, maybe I'll leave this position as chairman and let it continue the way it is," he added.

These attacks are the latest in a series of violent incidents that have plagued Benue communities in recent years, often attributed to herder-farmer conflicts in the region.

As of the time of this report, there has been no official statement from the federal government or security agencies regarding the attacks.