Benue Killings calls for furious Senate’s Arrest of 13 Attackers

Benue Killings calls for furious Senate’s Arrest of 13 Attackers

Benue killings have left families shattered, homes abandoned, and entire communities gripped by fear. This week, the Senate stood up with fury, demanding swift action from Nigeria’s police to hunt down and arrest the 13 suspected attackers who recently stormed villages in Benue South, killing innocent people.

Senator Abba Moro, who represents Benue South, brought this painful issue before his fellow lawmakers. He spoke during a session of urgent national importance. According to him, two peaceful villages—Akpete and Ojantelle in Apa Local Government Area—suffered deadly attacks on May 1 and May 7.

People in these villages were going about their daily lives—fetching water, farming, or walking home—when armed men believed to be herdsmen launched violent strikes. At least 13 people were killed, and many others injured or displaced.

“This is just one in a long series of attacks,” Moro said. “These herdsmen have repeatedly attacked communities in my district, killing people and destroying everything in sight. What’s even worse is that no one has been arrested.”

His voice trembled with frustration. Residents, he explained, now live each day wondering if they will survive the next night. Children can’t sleep peacefully. Parents fear going to their farms. The horror has become routine, and the silence of security agencies has only deepened the wounds.

Moro’s words touched many lawmakers in the red chamber. They rose in agreement, backing a strong call for Nigeria’s police and security forces to act fast. According to them, failing to arrest these killers is creating a dangerous pattern. When attackers go unpunished, they become bolder. More lives are lost. More families suffer.

They urged the police to launch a full investigation. They want officers to comb the affected villages, gather solid evidence, and arrest the culprits. No one, they stressed, should get away with such wicked crimes.

The Senate also asked the federal government to bring in high-tech surveillance tools. These would help detect suspicious movements before attacks happen. They believe such tools could save lives by warning villagers early enough to run or call for help.

Beyond arresting the killers, the Senate asked for something else: kindness. They called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to quickly send food, shelter, and health supplies to people who lost everything in Akpete and Ojantelle. Many of them now sleep in open fields or squeezed into neighbors’ homes. They need help—urgently.

The Senate didn’t stop there. Lawmakers want security agencies to rethink their strategy. They called for a stronger, smarter, and faster response system. The goal is to stop future attacks before they even begin.

But most importantly, they want justice. Justice for the farmers who were shot while working their land. Justice for the children who saw their parents killed. Justice for entire communities that have become ghost towns.

The message is clear: the Senate is tired of burying Benue’s dead. They want action. And they want it now.

For many in Benue South, this Senate motion brings a flicker of hope. But until arrests are made, and security returns, the fear remains.

No one should live in fear in their own village. No one should bury loved ones for crimes that go unpunished. And no child should fall asleep to the sound of gunfire, wondering if they’ll see the next sunrise.

This is why the Senate’s demand for justice matters. Because behind every statistic is a face, a family, and a future that must be protected.