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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has arrived Benue following the series of killings in the state.<\/p>\n

Upon arrival, Oloyede held a closed door meeting with Governor Hyacinth Alia.<\/p>\n

The visit is part of efforts to address the insecurity in the state.<\/p>\n

Governor Alia disclosed this via his X handle on Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n

Alia said the visit was aimed at restoring peace following the incessant killings of Benue people by armed herders, militias, and other violent groups.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe COAS has come not only to assess the situation personally but to take decisive action.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has already ordered the deployment of additional troops and will be holding high-level strategy meetings with all field commanders.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe will also visit attacked communities, boost troop morale, and lead from the front lines.<\/p>\n

\u201cI commend the COAS and the Nigerian Army for this bold and proactive step. Our people deserve protection, justice, and peace,\u201d Alia wrote.<\/p>\n

The governor also assured the residents that the state government remains fully committed to supporting all lawful efforts aimed at ending the senseless killings and restoring peace across all affected communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also appeal to our people to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies, and continue to provide credible information that can aid their operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, we will overcome these challenges and usher in a new era of peace and security,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has arrived Benue following the series of killings in the state. Upon arrival, Oloyede held a closed door meeting with Governor Hyacinth Alia. The visit is part of efforts to address the insecurity in the state. 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