Anger in Benue over killings as bereaved Residents chased Deputy Governor out of grieving communities: Governor whereabout unknown
As security situation in Benue State continues to deteriorate, the people of the state seem to have lost confidence in the leadership style of the state Governor, Reverend Hyacinth Alia.
In the night of Friday, 13 June, 2025, armed militia invaded Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of the state and unleashed unprovoked terror on the residents leaving over 200 people killed including five security agents.
The latest attack has left the residents in more frightened state leading to calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to impose state of emergency in the state.
The people have therefore continue to show their anger at the Alia administration.
On Saturday, 14 June, 2025, the Deputy Governor of the state, Sam Ode who was despatched to the affected communities was virtually chased out of the place where mass burial is being conducted for the victims.
“Where is the Governor himself? Is he running away from us? Why is he not here? Maybe he’s running away from us,” a resident of one of the affected communities complained to our correspondent.
