The governors of Benue and Plateau states are sounding the alarm—and they’re not sugarcoating it. Hyacinth Alia and Caleb Mutfwang say their states are under siege. Villages are being attacked, families displaced, and people are dying—often with no warning, no protection, and no justice. According to them, killer herdsmen and bandits now move freely, wreaking havoc on innocent communities while security forces struggle to respond.
Governor Alia, who has been dealing with waves of violence in Benue, painted a bleak picture. He said many communities have been overrun and occupied by armed herders. Farmlands have become battlegrounds. Children are growing up in IDP camps, their parents either killed or too afraid to return home. “This is no longer just a security problem,” Alia said. “This is a humanitarian disaster.”
Plateau State isn’t faring any better. Governor Caleb Mutfwang, visibly emotional, described the situation as heartbreaking. He said people are tired of burying their loved ones and living in fear. “It’s like the rest of the country has moved on, but we are still counting the dead,” he said. Mutfwang warned that unless something drastic is done, entire communities could be wiped out.
Both governors are now pleading with the Federal Government for urgent intervention. They say state resources are stretched thin and local security outfits are overwhelmed. For them, this isn’t just about politics—it’s about survival. And they’re asking: how many more people must die before Abuja takes it seriously?
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