Senator Abba Moro Blames Governor Alia for Recent Killings, Visits Victims in Otukpo and Ugboju

Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South Senatorial District, on Thursday paid a condolence visit to communities in Otukpo Local Government Area recently attacked by suspected armed herdsmen. He blamed Governor Hyacinth Alia for what he described as the government’s failure to protect lives and property.

The senator visited Otukpo-Nobi, Ondo-Ugboju, and Akpachi-Ugboju, where scores of people were reportedly killed, many others injured, and homes destroyed in the latest wave of attacks. He was accompanied by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Ogbenjuwa Ocheakiti, and other party leaders.

Addressing residents at Otukpo-Nobi, Moro expressed condolences to bereaved families and wished the injured speedy recovery. He accused Governor Alia of neglecting his constitutional responsibility to safeguard lives and property, alleging that intelligence reports warning of the impending attacks had been ignored.

“I have continuously chastised the governor to perform his lawful duty of securing lives and properties, which he has continuously neglected,” Moro said. He also alleged that while communities were under threat, the governor was in Abuja instead of responding to the security situation in the state.

The senator disclosed that he had repeatedly raised motions on the floor of the Senate to draw the Federal Government’s attention to the recurring killings in Benue and to press for decisive measures to end the violence. He described the attacks as barbaric and urged residents to remain vigilant while collaborating with security agencies.

At the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, where victims are receiving treatment, Moro settled the medical bills of those admitted and directed the hospital’s Chief Medical Director to keep him informed of their treatment and recovery.

Speaking during the visit, PDP deputy governorship candidate Dr. Ogbenjuwa Ocheakiti sympathised with the affected communities and prayed for lasting peace. Elder Ogbolie Odejor thanked Senator Moro for standing with the people in their time of grief.

The delegation also visited traditional rulers and council of elders in the affected areas. Moro assured the victims and their families of his continued support.