The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Benue State, Michael Aondoakaa, has condemned the latest wave of attacks in Guma Local Government Area. He described the violence as senseless and called on authorities to take immediate steps to protect lives and property in the affected communities.Aondoakaa said the repeated assaults in Guma have left families devastated and communities in fear.
According to him, the killings are not just statistics but a direct attack on the people’s right to live peacefully on their ancestral land. He urged both state and federal security agencies to deploy more personnel and resources to the area without delay.Beyond security, the PDP candidate also stressed the need for urgent medical support. He noted that many victims were left with serious injuries and communities lack adequate healthcare to treat them.
Aondoakaa called on government agencies, NGOs, and well-meaning Nigerians to provide relief materials and medical aid to survivors and displaced persons.He further argued that long-term solutions must go beyond emergency response.
Aondoakaa advocated for intelligence-driven policing, better coordination between local vigilantes and security forces, and policies that address the root causes of the conflict in Benue. He said the people deserve concrete measures, not just statements of sympathy.The attacks in Guma LGA have drawn widespread condemnation in recent days, with community leaders and civil society groups also demanding action. Aondoakaa assured residents that if elected, his administration would prioritize security reforms and invest in systems that prevent such tragedies from recurring.
