Senate Advocates For The Establishment Of A Permanent Military Base In Benue

Senate Advocates For The Establishment Of A Permanent Military Base In Benue

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to establish a permanent military base in Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State in response to ongoing security challenges in the region. This decision follows a recent wave of attacks that left at least four people dead between Sunday and Monday night, carried out by armed assailants believed to be bandits disguised as herders……..READ MORE

Senator Tartenger-Zam raised the issue during plenary, criticizing the slow response from the state government, which he said often downplays the severity of the attacks. The Senate echoed concerns over the worsening security crisis and the economic repercussions, particularly on agriculture, the primary livelihood in Gwer-West.

The Senate also urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to affected communities and called for enforcement of the anti-open grazing law to reduce future conflicts. Lawmakers have also scheduled a security briefing with service chiefs in two weeks. The Senate plans to send committees to assess the situation on the ground and show support to the victims.