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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government and other political leaders to take urgent action in response to the rising violence and bloodshed in Benue State, declaring that the killings have reached an “unbearable crescendo.”

In a statement released on Monday via X, Atiku decried what he described as the continued silence and indifference of authorities in the face of the “brutal and heart-wrenching reality” in Benue and other parts of the country affected by violent attacks.

“The bloodshed in Benue State has reached a devastating crescendo — a brutal and heart-wrenching reality that can no longer be ignored,” Atiku stated. “For years, families have buried their loved ones in silence, villages have been ravaged, and communities shattered, while those in power watch from a distance, offering nothing but hollow assurances.”

The former presidential candidate criticised the state’s response to public protests over the killings, saying the use of force on demonstrators amounted to a betrayal of leadership.

“When citizens take to the streets to protest this injustice, they are not inciting rebellion, they are crying for help,” he said. “To unleash force on grieving, defenseless citizens is not governance, it is cruelty.”

Atiku urged leaders at all levels to prioritise human lives over political optics and warned that history would not be kind to those who “chose power over people.”

“This is a call to conscience to every leader at both the federal and state levels: stop turning a blind eye while Benue drowns in blood. Stop offering condolences and start offering solutions,” he said.


He also stressed the need for a comprehensive security architecture and better coordination with security agencies to protect lives and restore peace in Benue and other troubled regions such as Plateau, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Taraba.

“We urge the people not to be silenced. Raise your voices. Demand accountability. Demand justice. Demand a government that sees you, hears you, and protects you,” Atiku added.

obembet:
Atiku dey pretends are if he does know Fulani game. Many has been killed by this Devil but they are keep playing games with people lives

jocelynor:
Tinubu did what

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emkz:
Both Atiku and Obi are right on this matter.

The silence of the presidency was deafening.

200 persons were killed, and the silence was just too loud. 200 persons. Even Israel and Iran did not record that much casualty on the first day.

President Tinubu, like I stated in my penultimate comment, you need to visit Benue state. As president, you promised true allegiance to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria when you took the Oath of Office. In Chapter II (Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is stated, "and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government". By the time all your citizens are killed, who will you be president over?

Do not apportion blames. Go to Benue. Have a first-hand assessment and solve the problem.

Treat this matter with the way you treated the Ogoni people, Southern Kaduna, and all those who have faced injustice. Do not blame the governor as he is clearly helpless.

Help the people of Benue, and help them now!

Eriokanmi:
Was he sleeping before now? He should go and sit down. Him, tinubu and his generation have failed Nigerians. They should just retire in peace, baba dubai

emkz:
Both Atiku and Obi are right on this matter.

The silence of the presidency was deafening.

200 persons were killed, and the silence was just too loud. 200 persons. Even Israel and Iran did not record that much casualty on the first day.

President Tinubu, like I stated in my penultimate comment, you need to visit Benue state. As president, you promised true allegiance to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria when you took the Oath of Office. In Chapter II (Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is stated, "security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government". By the time all your citizens are killed, who will you be president over?

Burnt corpses and a ruined nations? You are not lord over the people, but you hold power on behalf of the people. They must be treated with respect.

Do not apportion blames. Go to Benue. Have a first-hand assessment and solve the problem.

Treat this matter with the way you treated the Ogoni people, Southern Kaduna, and all those who have faced injustice. Do not blame the governor as he is clearly helpless.

Help the people of Benue, and help them now!

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