Killing over 200 in Benue, horrifying chapter in Nigeria’s history – PDP
By Tunde Opalana
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in very strong terms condemned the gruesome massacre of over 200 Nigerians including children in Benue State describing it as another horrifying chapter in the history of the nation under the All Progressives Congress (APC) government.
The PDP lamented the reports of how terrorists and bandits invaded and overran communities in series of coordinated daily bloody attacks, unleashing violence, murdering hundreds of defenseless compatriots unchallenged.
“It is traumatic to watch the gory pictures and videos of Nigerians who were murdered in cold blood in Benue State and other parts of the country while President Tinubu and the APC carry on as if all is well,” said Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson in a statement on Monday.
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The party alleged complacency by the President Bola Tinubu-led APC government.
It said “President Tinubu should be held responsible for the killings in Nigeria having not demonstrated the will and commitment expected of a Commander-in-Chief in the fight against terrorism in our country.
“Instead, he has remained largely aloof and resorted to passing the buck with his aides issuing lame press statements without corresponding urgent presidential action to guarantee the security of citizens.
“The obvious fact is that President Tinubu and the APC are overwhelmed and have abandoned the security and wellbeing of citizens which are the primary purpose of government. Instead, they are focused on politics and illusive re-election in 2027 while leaving the nation at the mercy of outlaws who have killed over 600,000 Nigerians in the last two years.”
The PDP charged President Tinubu to end the lethargic approach to security, charging him to “show leadership as the Commander-in-Chief and lead from the front by immediately visiting the troubled communities in Benue State and take decisive action to end the killings in the country.
The party however commended security forces for their gallantry and sacrifices to secure our nation.
“Our Party deeply commiserates with the families of the victims of the senseless killings in Benue State and other parts of our country and urges our security agencies not to relent in their effort to ensure the security of lives and property in Nigeria,” said Ologunagba.
