The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2027 Benue State governorship election, Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has condemned the current wave of attacks in parts of the state, which have led to the killing of many innocent people and the displacement of thousands of others.
In a statement issued by his Media Assistant, James Ian, and made available to journalists in Makurdi on Wednesday, Aondoakaa referenced the recent killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Ardo Muhammad, and Wednesday’s killing of scores of people in Sai community, Mbajir Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.
He described the two incidents as “reprehensible and unacceptable” and urged security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators.
The statement read in part, “Chief Aondoakaa received the tragic news with immense shock and deep sorrow, describing the massacre as another painful reminder of the worsening security situation in Benue State.
“He extends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the people of Sai Community, Mbajir Ward, and the entire Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, while praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack.
