Hon. Peter Uche, member of the Benue state house of assembly representing Guma I constituency, has accused security agencies of failing to respond to ongoing attacks by bandits in his area.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Makurdi, Uche said residents are being killed daily despite the presence of security operatives.
His words: “Just yesterday, being Monday, three people were killed, and six others were severely injured.
“In a situation where people are being killed, security agencies are hearing gunshots, yet they don’t want to approach the area. That is what I don’t understand.”
The lawmaker said the inaction of the security agencies has left his constituents protesting, insisting they “can’t have security around them and still be attacked, with the perpetrators going scot-free”.
“I don’t know; maybe they are waiting for some kind of instruction, but I don’t see why it’s difficult,” he added.
Uche urged security agencies to intensify efforts to protect lives and property, calling on the military to improve response time to prevent further casualties and ensure arrests are made.
He also advised residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or persons to the authorities.