{"id":160181,"date":"2025-04-22T22:47:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T21:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nigerian-govt-committed-to-fighting-insecurity-in-benue-nuhu-ribadu"},"modified":"2025-04-22T23:50:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T22:50:48","slug":"nigerian-govt-committed-to-fighting-insecurity-in-benue-nuhu-ribadu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/nigerian-govt-committed-to-fighting-insecurity-in-benue-nuhu-ribadu","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian govt committed to fighting insecurity in Benue \u2013 Nuhu Ribadu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to tackling insecurity in Benue and other parts of the country.<\/p>\n<p>He also acknowledged the efforts of the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, in addressing insecurity but warned against individuals exploiting the situation for personal gain.<\/p>\n<p>Ribadu stated this on Tuesday during a chat with journalists at the Government House in Makurdi.<\/p>\n<p>He was in Benue over the spiraling insecurity that have claimed over 120 lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are fully committed to supporting the Governor in tackling insecurity and will continue to stand with him to defeat this menace,\u201d Ribadu said.<\/p>\n<p>He also conveyed the President\u2019s firm resolve to bring an end to insecurity, saying, \u201cThe President has directed me to reaffirm his determination to eliminate this threat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ribadu\u2019s assertions came amid rising concerns over security challenges in Benue and other states in the North Central region.<\/p>\n<p>He urged cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure lasting stability.<\/p>\n<p>Ribadu was received at the Government House in Makurdi by Governor Hyacinth Alia, Mmembers of the National Assembly and other top government functionaries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to tackling insecurity in Benue and other parts of the country. He also acknowledged the efforts of the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, in addressing insecurity but warned against individuals exploiting the situation for personal gain. 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