{"id":169727,"date":"2025-07-16T11:42:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T10:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/council-boss-welcomes-deployment-of-troops-to-benue"},"modified":"2025-07-16T13:24:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:24:41","slug":"council-boss-welcomes-deployment-of-troops-to-benue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/council-boss-welcomes-deployment-of-troops-to-benue","title":{"rendered":"Council boss welcomes deployment of troops to Benue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Executive Chairman of Makurdi Local Government of Benue State, Hon Joseph Keffi, has expressed deep appreciation following the deployment of over 500 military troops and security personnel to key areas within the local government, as part of a comprehensive strategy to combat insecurity in the local government and Benue State at large.<\/p>\n<p>The troops have been strategically stationed in Mbalagh, Agan, and other parts of the local government, which have been severely affected by insecurity caused by armed herders.<\/p>\n<p>These attacks have displaced residents, halted farming activities, and threatened community livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>This was contained in a statement by the Media Aide to the Chairman, Teran Nathaniel.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, Hon. Keffi extended his heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, for their leadership and timely response in addressing the ongoing security crisis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe deployment of over 500 troops is a critical step toward restoring peace and protecting our people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese brave security personnel will help ensure that farming activities resume safely in Mbalagh, Agan, and other affected communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a show of support for the troops, Hon. Keffi has personally procured essential supplies including mattresses, mosquito nets, and food items to aid their comfort and operational readiness during their stay in the local government.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese troops are here for our people, and it is our duty to make them feel supported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProviding them with basic necessities is the least we can do to show our appreciation for their service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Keffi urged residents to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and cooperative with security forces, emphasizing that community collaboration is key to defeating criminal elements and achieving lasting peace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMakurdi Local Government remains fully committed to working with all stakeholders to rebuild communities, restore agriculture, and ensure security and development across the region.\u201d<\/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. 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