Omowunmi Semudara
The Member representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in the 10th House of Representatives and Chairman, House Standing Committee on National Inland Waterways, Hon. Pst Ojotu Ojema, has registered displeasure at the renewed herdsmen attack on Okokolo Community in Agatu Local Government of Benue State.
Suspected herdsmen in the late hours of on Thursday, 18th January, 2024 attacked Okokolo Community, resulting to the death of four civilians and one wounded military personnel.
In a strong worded condemnation message signed by the Honourable, He expressed total sadness and condemnation over the renewed onslaught on the innocent people of Agatu LGA, describing it as another reminder of the calamities that befell on the people in the past.
Ojema implored the Federal Government to quickly swift into action to nip the resurgent attacks in the bud in order to prevent further escalation to other communities in Agatu and neighbouring Apa LGA.
He paid tribute to the families of all the military personnel who lost their lives, stating that they were martyred for trying to defend their father land.
Ojema assured the people of Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency that he is working relentlessly in collaboration with all traditional rulers, religious, political Leaders and relevant security agencies in order to bring lasting solution to the lingering insecurity in the Federal Constituency.
He pleaded with the people to be security conscious and report any suspecting movement to security agencies, urging them not to take law into their hands.
