‎‎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.