{"id":160351,"date":"2025-04-25T09:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T08:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/plateau-benue-killings-nigerian-govt-urged-to-reform-security-architecture"},"modified":"2025-04-28T18:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T17:28:21","slug":"plateau-benue-killings-nigerian-govt-urged-to-reform-security-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/plateau-benue-killings-nigerian-govt-urged-to-reform-security-architecture","title":{"rendered":"Plateau, Benue Killings: Nigerian Govt urged to reform security architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The International Human Rights Commission, IHRC, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise security reforms in response to escalating violence across the country, particularly in Plateau and Benue States.<\/p>\n<p>This was as it also stressed the urgent need to harness technology in addressing the root causes of insecurity and in strengthening the nation\u2019s overall security framework.<\/p>\n<p>The head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, Duru Hezekiah, condemned the rising tide of killings and violence gripping the country.<\/p>\n<p>Hezekiah emphasised the grave consequences of these incidents, which have led to widespread human rights violations and humanitarian crises affecting civilians in numerous regions.<\/p>\n<p>The organization called on the government to implement robust security measures and establish effective oversight mechanisms to help prevent further bloodshed.<\/p>\n<p>It stressed the vital importance of safeguarding the lives and property of citizens, thoroughly investigating acts of violence, and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government must take immediate steps to protect the lives and property of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cApart from the terrorism and banditry ravaging the North-East and North-West, the menace of kidnapping spans the entire North and parts of the South,\u201d he said.<\/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 International Human Rights Commission, IHRC, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise security reforms in response to escalating violence across the country, particularly in Plateau and Benue States. 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