Benue Moves Against Forest-Based Killers as Gov Alia Orders Coordinated Offensive on Armed Herdsmen
Hyacinth Alia has ordered an immediate, coordinated security operation to flush out suspected armed herdsmen occupying forest enclaves across parts of Benue State, following a renewed wave of deadly attacks on rural communities. The directive, announced on April 14, 2026, mandates security agencies to identify, dislodge, and dismantle criminal camps believed to be operating within…