The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, Sunday, condemned the killing of the Benue state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku, and his associate, describing the attack as a threat to peace in the state.
Akume also reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity across the country and appealed to Benue residents to remain calm and support security agencies with credible information.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, the SGF expressed shock and sadness over the incident, describing it as reprehensible and unacceptable.
Akume said the killing came at a time when Benue state was recording improvements in security challenges and warned that the enemies of peace must not be allowed to reverse the gains made through dialogue and reconciliation.
He urged residents to reject violence and reprisals, stressing that lasting peace remained essential for development, investment and economic prosperity.
The SGF extended his condolences to the family of the late Alhaji Ardo Risku, the leadership and members of MACBAN, and others affected by the tragedy.
He called on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and other security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation and ensure those responsible were arrested and prosecuted.
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