Otukpo/Ohimini Reps Cries Out As Fresh Killings Claim 12, Demands Military Bases


 

The lawmaker representing Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Onuh Onyeche Blessing, has condemned the latest killings in parts of her constituency, declaring that the bloodshed must end.

Reacting to reports that nine persons were killed in Otukpo-Nobi, two in Akpachi, Ugboju-Eha, and one in Ondu, Ugboju-Eha, the lawmaker described the attacks as barbaric and heartbreaking. 

She noted that many residents remain missing, while 11 injured victims are receiving treatment in hospital.

Onuh called on the Federal Government and security chiefs to urgently deploy more troops to the area and establish permanent military bases, particularly in Okwudu Community, Ugboju District, to prevent further attacks.

She also appealed to residents to shun reprisal attacks, warning that revenge would only worsen the crisis.

"We must not take the law into our own hands. Violence cannot be the solution to violence," she said.

The lawmaker renewed her call for Otukpo/Ohimini to be declared a security red-alert zone and urged security agencies to investigate all recent killings and bring those responsible to justice.

She specifically demanded the immediate establishment of Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) and permanent military formations in strategic communities across the constituency, especially Okwudu Community in Ugboju District, describing the area as highly vulnerable to renewed attacks.

According to her, a sustained military presence would not only deter criminal elements but also restore confidence among residents who have continued to live in fear.

Rt. Hon. Onuh also renewed her call for a thorough investigation into the assassination of Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammad and all recent killings in the constituency, insisting that those responsible must be identified, arrested and prosecuted to end the cycle of violence.

She appealed to residents, particularly youths and community leaders, to resist every temptation to embark on reprisal attacks, warning that revenge would only deepen the crisis and claim more innocent lives.

"I appeal to all our people to remain calm and allow the security agencies to carry out their constitutional responsibilities. We must not take the law into our own hands. Violence cannot be the solution to violence," she said.

The lawmaker further urged security agencies to provide maximum protection for Okwudu Community in Ugboju District and other neighbouring settlements to prevent any retaliatory attacks capable of escalating the crisis.

She reiterated her earlier call for Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency to be designated a security red-alert zone, saying the persistent attacks require extraordinary security measures and coordinated military operations.

Rt. Hon. Onuh reaffirmed her commitment to working with the Federal Government, Benue State Government, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders and all stakeholders to restore lasting peace, protect lives and ensure that the people of Otukpo/Ohimini can return to their farms and daily activities without fear.

She prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives and expressed hope that peace and security would soon return to every community in the constituency.


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