The senate has given Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), 14 days ultimatum to arrest and investigate the perpetrators of Benue killings. This position was sequel to the consideration of a report of the senate ad hoc committee on the review of the current security infrastructure in Nigeria.

Plateau State is gripped by the fear of attack by Fulani herdsmen following a threat issued over alleged cattle rustling. Neigbouring Benue State is reeling from the New Year Day’s attacks in Logo and Guma local government areas in which 73 people died. President Muhammadu Buhari, after a meeting with Benue State leaders on Monday, ordered security agents to find the killers and punish them

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba state Chapter has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of doing very little to address security challenges posed by Fulani herdsmen because he is sympathetic to his kinsmen. The Christian body made this known on Monday in a statement issued by its Chairman, Ben Ubeh.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says the 2017 Batch ‘B’ stream II orientation course scheduled to hold in Benue has been suspended until further notice. The scheme made the announcement on its official Facebook page in Abuja on Sunday. It said a new date would be communicated in due course to prospective corps members deployed to the state for the orientation.

Following claims by the Benue State Governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom that the armed Fulani herdsmen who recently invaded the state and killed over seventy people are camping in Tunga Village, Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, the Inspector General of Police has reacted to the allegation in a bid to clear the air.

The Governor of Benue State, Mr. Samuel Ortom on Saturday accused President Muhammadu Buhari, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris as those responsible for the killings in Benue state.