Benue Monarch Seeks Federal Help Amid Herdsmen Attacks

The Chairman of Gwer West Traditional Council and Ter Tyoshin, His Royal Highness Daniel Abomtse, has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the persistent attacks by armed herdsmen that have plagued communities in Benue State for over 15 years.

The violence has left communities devastated and thousands displaced, with Abomtse lamenting that the attacks have continued unabated. He commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for his prompt response to the crisis but stressed that the scale and longevity of the attacks demand robust federal support.

"The terrorists masquerading as herdsmen have made life unbearable for my people for more than a decade. We are grateful for the state government's efforts, but this is a national crisis and requires a national response," Abomtse said.

A delegation from the Benue State Government, led by Permanent Secretary Sir James Iorpuu, delivered relief materials to victims of the recent attacks. The team also paid a condolence visit to Abomtse following the destruction of his palace by irate youths protesting the unending bloodshed.

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