The Federal Government has condemned the killing of the Benue Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku, and his associate, describing the incident as reprehensible and unacceptable.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, expressed shock, sadness and outrage over the incident in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yomi Odunuga.
Akume said the killing was a direct assault on the peace, reconciliation and mutual trust that communities across Benue had painstakingly worked to rebuild.
He expressed concern that the incident occurred at a time when the state had continued to witness improvements in security and the gradual restoration of peaceful coexistence among its diverse ethnic, cultural and religious communities.
The SGF warned that enemies of peace must not be allowed to reverse the gains achieved through dialogue, understanding and collective sacrifice.
