Benue State Government Urges Security Agents to Bring Killers of Army Officer and Soldiers to Justice

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An expanded security council meeting with stakeholders in Konshisha local government area of Benue State resulted in a communique outlining resolutions to address the recent killing of an Army officer and 11 soldiers. The state government and traditional rulers in the area have been tasked with recovering arms taken from the slain soldiers, and a review of the situation will be conducted once the arms are returned. The incident has led to the death of six persons, including two militiamen, with the state government correcting earlier reports of 70 deaths. The meeting also emphasized the importance of proper boundary demarcation between the two warring local government areas to avoid further clashes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Benue State government and stakeholders in Konshisha LGA have urged security agents to apprehend and bring to justice the killers of an Army officer and 11 soldiers.
  • Traditional rulers in Konshisha LGA have been tasked to ensure that all weapons taken from the slain soldiers are returned unconditionally.
  • The state government has confirmed that six persons, including two militiamen, died during the search for the missing soldiers, contrary to earlier reports of 70 deaths.
  • A review of the situation will be conducted once the arms are returned, and proper demarcation of the boundary between the two warring local government areas should be carried out as soon as possible.
  • The state government appreciates the military for accepting its plea not to further escalate the destruction of lives and property of innocent citizens.
  • Traditional rulers and other stakeholders have been commended for their efforts in recovering some of the arms collected from the slain officers.

Statistics:

  • 6 persons, including 2 militiamen, died during the search for the missing soldiers.
  • 11 soldiers were killed in the recent incident.
  • 1 Army officer was killed in the incident as well.
  • The incident has resulted in the killing of a total of 17 military personnel.

Sources:

  • [Communique issued by the Benue State government on the outcome of the expanded security council meeting with stakeholders in Konshisha LGA]
  • [Report by a local newspaper on the incident and its aftermath]