Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has condemned the killing of the Benue Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Mohammed, and his associate.
Akume, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yomi Odunuga, called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killings.
The SGF described the incident as a direct attack on the peace, reconciliation and mutual trust that communities across Benue had worked hard to rebuild over the years.
He expressed concern that the killings occurred at a time when the state was recording improvements in security and peaceful coexistence among its diverse communities.
Akume warned that criminal elements must not be allowed to undermine the gains achieved through dialogue, understanding and collective sacrifice.
