The Labour Party has condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State, describing the attacks as “a fresh wave of senseless killings.”
The party called for the immediate deployment of security personnel to protect vulnerable communities across Nigeria’s North Central region.
According to the party, a full-scale investigation and swift prosecution of the perpetrators, regardless of status or affiliation, are necessary to bring justice to the victims and their families.
Truth Live News recalls that the attacks have resulted in the deaths of over 100 people, including women, children, displaced persons, and security operatives, as well as the destruction of homes and livelihoods.
The Labour Party National Caretaker Committee Chair, Senator Nenadi Usman said, “These were not mere numbers. They were human beings, innocent lives ended brutally.”
The party leader lamented the unrelenting violence, pointing to the torching of homes, ambushes on security personnel, and repeated assaults on displaced persons as grim evidence of the state’s failure to protect its citizens.
Usman stated that “This bloodshed in Benue should rattle every conscience. It’s more than a regional crisis; it’s a national disgrace.”
The Labour Party also demanded a coordinated humanitarian response, including food supplies, shelter, medical assistance, and trauma support for survivors.
Usman urged Nigerians to move beyond “routine condemnations” and demand real action, stressing that silence and indifference only embolden violent actors.
She expressed her condolences, saying “To the grieving families, I mourn with you as a mother. To the orphaned children, the widowed women, and the devastated communities, your cries are heard.”
The Labour Party reaffirmed its commitment to pushing for policies that prioritize the safety and dignity of all Nigerians, particularly those in rural and conflict-ridden areas.
Usman lamented that “Nigeria cannot continue like this,” stressing the need for urgent action to address the crisis.