Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, raised concerns about the growing presence of terrorists in Benue State, and called on the US government to take action by launching airstrikes to eliminate them.
During a New Year consultation dinner organised for political stakeholders from both All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Aondoakaa highlighted the urgent need for intervention to tackle the terrorist threat.
He said, “There are terrorists in Benue State. The US air strikes should have started here before going to Sokoto. The US air strikes are long overdue in Benue State.
“Those who come to Benue in the name of grazing but have now taken up arms against the indigenes to destroy their sources of livelihood, displace and occupy our land are terrorists.”
Aondoakaa emphasised the gravity of the situation, where several local governments in the state had been taken over completely by herdsmen, stating that the terrorists have infiltrated the state and are causing unbearable harm to the local population.
Expressing his disappointment with the lack of formal action from the state government, Aondoakaa stressed the necessity for American airstrikes to address the issue effectively.
He underscored the importance of leveraging all available resources, including deploying local security forces by Benue State Government, to combat the terrorists and restore peace in the state.
Aondoakaa also stated his commitment to enhancing security measures in Benue State if elected the next governor and highlighted the importance of unity and collaboration among political leaders.
He, however, commended President Bola Tinubu for his efforts to address the security challenges and called for sustained support to prevent further attacks in the state.
Aondoakaa expressed his aspiration to govern Benue State, emphasising his dedication to ensuring the safety and prosperity of residents.
He emphasised the need for a non-resistant approach to security and condemned the violent incidents that took place in the state recently, particularly the massacre of over 200 in Yelewata community.
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