Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has condemned the killing of the Benue Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Mohammed, and his associate, calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killings.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, the SGF described the incident as a direct attack on the peace, reconciliation, and mutual trust that communities across Benue had worked hard to rebuild over the years. Akume expressed concern that the killings occurred at a time when the state was recording improvements in security and peaceful coexistence among its diverse communities.
He warned that criminal elements must not be allowed to undermine the gains achieved through dialogue, understanding, and collective sacrifice. He urged residents of the state to reject attempts to incite hatred, violence, and reprisals, stressing that no individual or group should take the law into its own hands, as sustainable development and economic prosperity can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace, tolerance, and mutual respect.
The SGF extended condolences to the family of the late MACBAN chairman, the association’s leadership and members, as well as others affected by the incident, and charged the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and other security agencies to conduct a thorough, transparent, and painstaking investigation. Akume stated that security agencies must demonstrate the same determination in ensuring justice for the slain MACBAN chairman and his associate, affirming that the lives of every Nigerian are sacred.
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