David Mark speaks on Benue killings

Former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has condemned the renewed attack on Otobi-Akpa, Emichi and Utonkon communities in Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen.

This was disclosed, Wednesday in a statement issued by his special adviser, Paul Mumeh.

No fewer than 15 persons were reported killed during the invasion by the armed men on Tuesday night in the affected communities.

Mark, however, raised concerns that the incessant attacks had left scores of people dead and property destroyed.

While saying ‘enough is enough,’ the ex-Senate president charged the communities to organise themselves into vigilante groups to halt further invasion by the marauders.

Mark also tasked security operatives to rise up to the challenge by going after the perpetrators and ensuring justice is served.

He said, “The situation in parts of Benue State today cannot be said to be ordinary or accidental.

:It seems to me that it is an organised and premeditated action. We can no longer stand to watch our people killed needlessly for no just cause.

“In as much as our people should accommodate others in our communities, we must, as a matter of necessity, differentiate between legitimate residents and invaders.”

While commiserating with the families of the victims, he urged the people to remain calm and cooperate with security operatives to restore peace and order in the troubled communities.