Ensure perpetrators of Benue killings are arrested, group urges Tinubu
A group known as ‘The Ayatutu Cultural and Social Development Initiative Worldwide’ has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that those responsible for Wednesday’s attack on Anyiin in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
The group which made the call in a statement made available to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday, condemned the attack by bandits, where over 15 people were reportedly killed.
PUNCH Online reports that bandits suspected to be herders numbering over 20 had invaded the country home of former governor of the state, Senator Gabriel Suswam and launched a heavy attack leading to the death of over 15 people.
The National President of the group, Timothy Baaki regretted that the attackers killed Bobo Tordoo Suswam who was the nephew of the former governor of the state, Gabriel Suswam and many others.
The statement partly read, “A nephew to H.E. Sen. Dr. Barr. Gabriel Suswam, the former Governor of Benue State and immediate past Senator representing Benue North East, was butchered by the invaders at the gate of his house, directly opposite Corpers’ lodge.
