The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has vowed to end the ongoing killings in Benue State and ensure justice is served. Egbetokun stated this on Monday during a visit to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Government House in Makurdi.
He noted that the recent massacre in Yelewata, a border community in Benue, has again highlighted the security crisis in the region. Dozens were killed over the weekend in the latest of a series of attacks allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen.
IGP Vows Action on Benue Killings After Yelewata Attack
Egbetokun’s visit follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive to security chiefs to enforce peace and bring an end to the attacks. According to him, the President remains deeply concerned about the killings in Benue and the implications for national security.
Tinubu also instructed Governor Alia to lead reconciliation efforts through dialogue and community engagement aimed at rebuilding trust between farmers and herders.
During the meeting, Governor Alia expressed his appreciation for the federal intervention but stressed that the frequency of attacks in rural areas has overwhelmed the state’s response capacity.
“The surge of attacks on our communities is alarming,” Alia said, calling for “practical strategies that can guarantee lasting safety for our people.”
IGP Vows Action on Benue Killings, Tours Yelewata
After his meeting with the governor, the IGP proceeded to Yelewata to inspect the site of the attack. He described the killings as a direct challenge to national stability and vowed to deploy more tactical teams to the region.
Security agencies have already increased their presence in the area, but residents remain fearful and are demanding urgent action.
Meanwhile, Tinubu’s earlier silence on the issue continues to generate controversy, even as the presidency moves to assure Nigerians that the situation is being handled.
IGP Vows Action on Benue Killings
With the IGP vowing action on Benue killings, many Nigerians are watching to see if these assurances will translate into real protection for lives and property. The residents of Yelewata and other affected communities are no longer interested in words—they want peace, safety, and justice.
