Aondoakaa, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, James Ian, described the incident as “barbaric, heartbreaking and yet another painful reminder of the worsening security situation in Benue State.” “Recurring attacks on Benue communities have created an atmosphere of fear, forcing many farmers away from their ancestral lands and threatening the state’s agricultural economy,” he said. According to Aondoakaa, the persistent violence has left residents yearning for practical and lasting security measures capable of stopping the repeated killings and displacement of communities. “Every available resource, every security architecture and every policy initiative should be directed towards achieving that sacred responsibility. Benue people deserve security, not endless condolences,” he said.