In a series of harrowing events that have rocked the nation, communities across Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa, and Edo states have been plunged into chaos by suspected armed herders and bandits. With reports confirming a death toll of at least 30 innocent lives—alongside numerous abductions, injuries, and the destruction of vital community infrastructure—the nation finds itself at a critical juncture.
The brutal killings, kidnappings, and ensuing protests underscore a systemic failure in the nation’s security architecture and an alarming disconnect between government pronouncements and the lived realities of its people.