The Nigerian senate has reacted to the constant bloodshed in Benue State.
A lawmaker recently shared that Nigerians are tired of mourning regularly.
Speaking to journalists, Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, said that the scheduled visit of President Bola Tinubu to Benue State will show that the government is serious about guaranteeing peace and order in Nigeria.
He stated that the time has come for Nigerians to act, emphasising that the villagers, traditional rulers and community members all have a role to play to end the bloodshed in Benue.
According to him, the tragic killing was the most unfortunate thing that has happened in Nigeria in recent years, and he can only sympathize with the victims and families affected.
He announced that the Nigerian senate is working on a national security summit not just for the military, but for CSOs, media, women, youth, and other vital stakeholders.
“About the tragic incident in Benue: it was very unfortunate. We sympathize with the victims and families affected. The Senate, in collaboration with the executive, will visit Benue tomorrow with a delegation of Senators to commiserate.
More importantly, we are organizing a national security summit not just for the military, but for CSOs, media, women, youth, and other critical stakeholders because enough is enough. We cannot keep going from Plateau to Benue, paying condolence visits.
We are tired of mourning. The time has come to act. Security is local, and locals must be part of the solution. With Mr. President’s support, the Senate and the House have appropriated adequate funds to support the military and security agencies. Together with traditional rulers and communities, we must put a stop to this bloodshed,” he said.
He noted that the security summit will help to highlight the problems and come up with lasting solutions to the killings of innocent Nigerians.
Yemi concluded by saying that Nigerian lives across the country must remain safe because they are the heartbeat of the nation.
“Tomorrow’s visit to Benue will signal that the government is serious, both the legislature and the executive. When we hold the national security summit, we hope to uncover hidden problems and find lasting solutions to the killings of innocent Nigerians, not just in Benue or Plateau, but across the country,” he added.
