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Benue youths are furious over Governor Hyacinth Alia’s delayed response to the brutal killings in Yelewata, accusing him of offering hollow sympathy without real action. As locals mourn, critics demand urgency, protection, and a shift from “copy-paste” condolences to concrete solutions.

  • Delayed response: Statement issued 28 hours after the attack
  • Suspected armed herdsmen: Blamed for the Saturday massacre in Guma
  • Youth backlash: Citizens call Alia’s statement "insensitive" and "scripted"
  • Federal intervention: Tactical units deployed, joint patrols intensified
  • Deputy Governor visit: Sam Ode visited to reassure locals
  • Call for action: David Mark, activists demand an urgent protection strategy
Despite assurances, Benue residents feel abandoned. Governor Alia’s spiritual background heightens expectations, yet his measured response has exposed growing disillusionment. The “Facebook condolence” approach appears outdated in a state bleeding from relentless attacks. Critics say safety, not sympathy, must define leadership now.

Until local defence systems are strengthened and communities empowered, promises of justice may ring hollow. The youth are not just mourning—they are mobilising. Alia’s administration must choose between performance and platitudes.