The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has expressed profound grief and concern over the reported attacks on Otukpo-Nobi and Akpachi-Ugboju communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives and the destruction of homes and other valuable property.
The
Commission through its Managing Director/CEO Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil strongly
condemns the senseless attacks and extends its heartfelt condolences to the
families of those who lost their loved ones, the injured, the affected
communities, as well as the Government and people of Benue State over this
painful tragedy.
The NCDC
notes that peace and security remain indispensable to sustainable development
and warns that recurring acts of violence undermine efforts to improve the
livelihoods of the people and accelerate the socio-economic transformation of
the North Central region.
The
Commission therefore calls on the relevant security agencies to intensify
efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of the attacks and ensure that they are
brought to justice without delay. It also urges the authorities to take
proactive measures to restore peace, strengthen security, and guarantee the
protection of lives and property in the affected communities.
According
to the MD, the NCDC stands in solidarity with the Government of Benue State and
the affected communities during this difficult period. It prays for the
peaceful repose of the souls of the deceased, speedy recovery for those
injured, and lasting peace across Benue State and the entire North Central
region.
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