It Is A Premeditated Onslaught – David Mark Decries Benue Attacks

Former Senate President, David Mark, has condemned the recent attacks in Otukpo and Ado Local Government Areas of Benue State, describing them as one too many.

Naijaonpoint reports that the assaults which occurred on Tuesday night left at least 15 people dead.

The assaults occurred in the communities of Otobi-Akpa and Emichi in Otukpo LGA, as well as Utonkon in Ado LGA, where gunmen unleashed violence on residents.

Reacting to the dire incidents in a statement released by his Special Adviser, Paul Mumeh, Mark called on security agencies to urgently rise to the occasion.

“This is no longer a random occurrence. It appears to be an organised, premeditated onslaught. We cannot continue to sit back and watch our people slaughtered for no reason,” Mark said.

He stressed the need for communities to form vigilance groups to defend themselves and their property, noting that the security situation in parts of Benue requires immediate and serious attention.

While encouraging Benue people to remain accommodating, he urged them to be cautious and able to distinguish between genuine residents and hostile intruders.

“Inasmuch as we should welcome others, we must differentiate between legitimate residents and those with harmful intentions,” he added.

Mark extended condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the souls of the departed. He also urged residents to stay calm and cooperate with security forces working to restore peace.