Gov Alia orders operation to flush out armed herdsmen from Benue forests

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered a coordinated security sweep to clear suspected armed herder camps from the state’s forests after deadly attacks in the Apa and Otukpo areas left residents dead. The operation aims to curb further violence and protect vulnerable communities

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered a coordinated security operation to dislodge suspected armed herder camps located in forests across parts of the state. The directive follows recent deadly attacks in Apa and Otukpo local government areas that left several residents dead and communities in mourning. It also comes after renewed violence in Edikwu-Ankpali, […] Gov Alia orders operation to flush out armed herdsmen from Benue forests