Labour Party Condemns Benue Violence, Declares ‘This Cannot Continue

In response to the recent mass killings in Benue State, the Labour Party (LP) has called for the prompt deployment of security forces to protect communities in danger across North Central Nigeria.
The party warned that Nigeria could not stick with this trend, calling the attacks “a new wave of senseless violence.”
In a statement made public on Monday, Senator Nenadi Usman, the chairman of the party’s National Caretaker Committee, reportedly demanded that all of the criminals be promptly prosecuted and subject to a thorough inquiry, regardless of their affiliations or status.

Usman expressed deep sorrow for the loss of the houses and livelihoods, as well as the lives of more than 100 people, including women, children, displaced people, and security officers.
“These were more than just figures. They were people, and their lives were ruthlessly taken.

They killed children who should have been protected. In mass graves were mothers who ought to be caring for their families. According to her, fathers who attempted to protect their homes were mercilessly destroyed.

The leader of the Labour Party voiced his sadness at the ongoing violence, pointing to the burning of houses, assaults on security personnel, and continuous attacks on displaced people as direct evidence of the government’s failure to protect its citizens.

“This Benuean carnage ought to shock everyone’s conscience.

It is not only a local dilemma; it is a national embarrassment. A concerning lack of accountability and leadership is evident in the victims’ susceptibility and the attackers’ audacity, Usman said.

Apart from military action, Usman promoted a coordinated humanitarian endeavor that includes food supplies, shelter, medical assistance, and psychological support for the impacted individuals.

Stressing that inaction and indifference only serve to embolden those who carry out violent crimes, she urged Nigerians to go beyond simple “routine condemnations” and demand concrete measures.

“As a mother, I share your grief, sorrowing families.

“We hear your screams, widowed women, orphaned children, and destroyed villages. “Your demand for justice must not be disregarded, as your pain is felt across the country,” she continued.

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She restated the Labour Party’s dedication to promoting laws that put everyone’s safety and dignity first, especially those living in rural and conflict-affected areas.

“This is not how Nigeria can continue,” Usman bemoaned.