Bokkos Bloodshed: Saraki Slams Herdsmen Attacks, Urges Swift Government Response

Reports indicate that herdsmen attacked five communities in Bokkos last Wednesday, leaving at least 52 people dead and displacing many residents.

Saraki described the brutal killings of women and children in Bokkos as a stark reminder of the worsening insecurity crisis in the country.

In a statement to the press, Saraki also condemned the killing of several hunters in Uromi, Edo State. He called on the government to apprehend those responsible for the violence and ensure they face justice.

Saraki’s statement read: “The past week has brought heartbreaking news of violence across our nation. I am deeply disturbed by, and unequivocally condemn, both the recent mob killing of 16 individuals in Uromi, Edo State, and the horrific massacre of over 50 people—predominantly women and children—in Plateau State.

“No grievance or suspicion can justify the barbaric acts of violence we have witnessed in these incidents. While the specifics of these tragedies differ, they both highlight a growing crisis of insecurity and a collapse of the rule of law.

“The core responsibility of government is to ensure the safety of its citizens, regardless of their background, faith, or language.

“As long as these killers remain unpunished, citizens will continue to live in fear. There must be no tolerance, no exceptions. Every person involved in the Uromi mob killing or the Plateau massacre must face prompt and transparent legal action.

“Additionally, authorities at every level must take decisive steps to dismantle the culture of impunity that enables such violence to persist and address the underlying factors contributing to these conflicts.

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and communities affected by these senseless tragedies in both Edo and Plateau States.”