More than 20 people, including a two-year-old child, have been killed in a series of fresh attacks on Aondana and other communities in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.

In an emotional video that has since circulated widely, the Chairman of Gwer West Local Government Area, Ormin Torsar Victor, confirmed the attacks while expressing profound distress 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 across multiple villages, including Tewa Biana, which is located near a military base. Despite this 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 tearfully.

The chairman revealed that entire families had been wiped out in the attacks, noting that just a day before, a father and his two adult sons from Tewa Biana were buried. The psychological toll of witnessing such violence has become unbearable, he admitted.

"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," Torsar added, suggesting he might resign from his position due to the ongoing security challenges.

Aondana village, which suffered the heaviest casualties with at least 20 people killed, holds significant historical and political importance in the 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," the chairman emphasized.

The latest attacks add to the growing list of security challenges in Benue State, which has been grappling with communal clashes and suspected herder attacks for several years. The state government has repeatedly called for enhanced security measures and federal intervention to address the situation.

As of the time of this report, there has been no official statement from the Nigerian military or federal authorities regarding the attacks or the allegations of non-response by security forces stationed near the affected communities.