Benue Speaker Opposes Governor, Orders Release of Anti-Killing Protesters

Benue Speaker Opposes Governor, Orders Release of Anti-Killing Protesters

The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Dajoh, has ordered the immediate release of youth arrested during recent protests against incessant killings in the state. The move, which appears to challenge the stance of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration, underscores growing tensions within the state’s leadership over the response to escalating insecurity. The directive came during an emergency plenary session held at the S…

Benue Speaker Orders Release of Detained Protesters

The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has ordered the immediate release of all youths arrested during recent protests across the state.The directive was issued on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session convened in response to mounting public criticism over the detention of citizens who participated in demonstrations against the ongoing insecurity in parts of the state.Speaking on the floor of the Assembly, Dajoh r…

Benue Assembly Demands Release Of Protesters Arrested Over Yelewata Killings

The Benue State House of Assembly has called on the police to release 14 people arrested during a protest over the recent killings in Yelewata community. During its Tuesday sitting, Benue Assembly also appealed to security agencies to step up protection for vulnerable communities across the state. The protest, which took place on Sunday at […]

BREAKING: Benue Speaker orders immediate release of arrested peaceful protesters

The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has ordered the immediate release of all youths detained during recent peaceful protests held across the state. The directive came on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session convened in response to growing public outrage over the arrest of demonstrators protesting the persistent insecurity affecting […] The post BREAKING: Benue Speaker orders immediate release of arrested peace…