?The Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro, PhD, representing Benue South, moved a crucial motion on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, calling for immediate intervention following a series of brutal bandit attacks in Otukpo Local Government Area.

Between last Friday and Tuesday, armed bandits launched coordinated assaults on three agrarian communities Akpachi-Ugboju, Otukpo-Nobi, and Ondo Ugboju leaving 20 people dead, many injured, and thousands displaced.

?In his motion, Senator Moro lamented the tragic loss of lives, including two victims in Akpachi-Ugboju, sixteen in Otukpo-Nobi, and two in the fresh attack on Ondo Ugboju on July 14, 2026. He warned that if urgent security measures are not taken, the displacement of farmers will trigger a massive humanitarian and food security crisis.

?"The primary responsibility of any government, as enshrined in Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), is the security and welfare of its citizens." He said. 

?Following the motion, the Senate adopted several key resolutions to address the unfolding crisis

?Immediate Deployment: Urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to immediately deploy heavy security personnel to the affected communities to restore peace and prevent further bloodshed.

?Thorough Investigation Mandated the IGP to launch an exhaustive investigation to track down, arrest, and prosecute the perpetrators.

?Emergency Relief: Called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to swiftly provide food, medical supplies, and temporary shelter to the displaced victims.

?Strategic Oversight: Charged the Senate Committees on Police Affairs, Defense, and National Security and Intelligence to interface with security chiefs and review operational strategies in Benue South.

?In response, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, expressed his deep condolences to Senator Moro and the people of Benue South.

Emphasizing that every Nigerian deserves to sleep with their eyes closed and go about their daily lives without fear, Akpabio expressed optimism that the newly passed resolutions would be fully implemented to restore lasting peace.

The chamber subsequently observed a minute of silence to honor the victims of the attacks.