The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has strongly condemned the recent brutal killings in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, describing the attacks as "barbaric, disturbing, and utterly unacceptable."
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Kalu expressed profound sorrow over the loss of lives and extended his condolences to the affected families and the Benue State government. He urged security agencies to collaborate and take decisive action to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the heinous crimes.
"I join Mr. President in calling on the security agencies to act swiftly and decisively. The recent incident in Yelewata, Benue State, is not only disturbing but deeply disheartening," Kalu stated.
"The barbaric killing of members of the community is utterly unacceptable. I strongly condemn this wicked act carried out by unidentified individuals," he added.
Legislative Support for Security Reforms
The Deputy Speaker assured that the National Assembly would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. He emphasized that legislative intervention is critical in addressing the structural gaps in Nigeria's security framework.
As part of that commitment, Kalu disclosed that the House Committee on Constitution Review had on Monday convened a dialogue on the country's national security architecture.
He expressed optimism that the ongoing constitutional review process, particularly in relation to security and policing reforms, would enhance inter-agency cooperation, improve intelligence sharing, strengthen border security, and foster regional coordination for a unified national response to insecurity.
Kalu also prayed for the peaceful repose of the victims' souls and urged all stakeholders to remain committed to addressing the root causes of the violence to prevent future tragedies.
The attacks in Benue State come amid growing concerns about security challenges in various parts of the country, with calls for comprehensive reforms to Nigeria's security architecture gaining momentum.
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