The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has called on the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the worsening security situation in Benue, Plateau, and Ondo states.
Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 Eledumare Festival in Lagos, Adams condemned the recent spate of killings and kidnappings allegedly perpetrated by armed herders in the affected states.
He warned that continued inaction from the federal government would further threaten national stability and economic prospects
“These insecurity issues go a long way to affect food security, given the important role Benue, Plateau, and Ondo states play in the food production cycle of the nation,” Adams said. “The crisis also gives a sense of instability and discourages foreign investors.”
Adams stressed the urgency of the situation, urging the Federal Government to prioritise the protection of citizens over political interests.
“The government at the centre cannot continue to turn a blind eye to these necessary demands. The time to act is now. We must act decisively in the interest of our people,” he added
His remarks come amid rising violence across the country. In Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia revealed that at least 598 people have been killed in recent attacks. In Plateau, over 100 lives have been lost in Bokkos and Bassa LGAs, prompting protests led by the Christian Association of Nigeria. Ondo State has also witnessed tragedy, with gunmen killing over 20 farmers in Akure North LGA.
Adams’ comments add to growing public pressure on the Federal Government to restore peace and security across the country.
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