Following the massacre of over 100 people in Yelwata, Benue State, the Nigerian Senate says it’s done with condolence visits and is now calling for a concrete end to the bloodshed. At a Tuesday briefing, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu expressed frustration with the recurring violence across Benue, Plateau, Borno, and Zamfara, noting that enough funds had been allocated to security agencies, and results must now follow……READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT HERE
“We are tired of condolence visits,” Senate says, demanding decisive action.
Over 100 killed in Benue despite security funding and legislative support.
Senate delegation to visit affected communities and assess the situation.
Lawmakers insist that all arms of government and the locals must collaborate.
National security summit planned to address rising violence across Nigeria.
The Senate’s shift in tone signals mounting pressure from Nigerians who are weary of political platitudes after each tragedy. While Adaramodu’s remarks reflect institutional frustration, critics might ask why oversight has failed to translate into protection. The red chamber’s demand for results may be timely, but it also raises uncomfortable questions about accountability, long delays in reform, and whether government actors are merely reacting to outrage rather than proactively preventing violence……READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT HERE
Sources: TheCable, Senate Media Briefing