Labour Party condemns Benue killings, urges investigation and military action
The Labour Party (LP) has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Benue State, calling for an urgent military deployment to vulnerable communities in Nigeria’s North Central region.
In a statement issued Monday by its National Caretaker Committee, chaired by Senator Nenadi Usman, the party described the attacks as a “fresh wave of senseless killings” and demanded a thorough investigation and swift prosecution of those responsible, regardless of their background or connections.
Senator Usman expressed deep sorrow over the killing of more than 100 people, including women, children, displaced persons, and security officers.
She also decried the widespread destruction of homes and livelihoods in the affected areas.
“These were not just numbers.
These were innocent lives—children who should have been protected, mothers who should have been caring for their families, and fathers who were defending their homes—all brutally taken,” Usman stated.
She criticized the government’s failure to protect citizens, pointing to the attacks on displaced people, ambushes on security forces, and the burning of entire communities as clear signs of a leadership void.
“This is not just a Benue tragedy—it is a national disgrace,” she said.
“The fearlessness of the attackers and the vulnerability of the victims reveal a troubling collapse of accountability.”
Alongside calls for military intervention, the Labour Party also urged a coordinated humanitarian response, including emergency food aid, shelter, medical care, and trauma support for survivors.
Usman implored Nigerians to go beyond routine expressions of outrage and demand concrete action, warning that silence only enables continued violence.
“To the families who are grieving, I stand with you. To the children left orphaned and the women widowed—your pain echoes across this nation.
Your demand for justice will not be ignored,” she said.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to championing policies that protect vulnerable communities and uphold the dignity of every Nigerian.
“Nigeria cannot continue on this path. Enough is enough,” Usman concluded.