Former Senate President David Mark has decried attacks on several communities in Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen.

Mark, according to a statement by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, in Abuja, said the attacks had led to the destruction of lives and property worth billions in the last few weeks in Otukpo, Agatu, Apa, Ohimini, Okpokwu, Ado, Ogbadibo, Gwer-West, Gwer-East, Katsina-Ala, Logo and Ukum local government areas of Benue State.

He said a few weeks ago, people were killed in Gwer-West leading to youths protest in the area, adding that just last week,

so many people were killed and others kidnapped in Otukpo axis.

A worried Senator Mark however noted that “it is heartwarming that some of the beasts involved in the dastardly acts have been apprehended by security agents.

“I urge all concerned to do a diligent investigation and ensure that all the people immediately and remotely involved should be made to face the full wrath of the law.

“I also call on the youths in our various communities to ensure vigilance and report any suspicious behaviour of people and their movements to law enforcement agencies to prevent reoccurrence”.

In doing so, Senator Mark cautioned: “There should be no stereotyping of any ethnic group or reprisal attacks on any group of people due to these unfortunate incidents.

“I commiserate with those who lost their loved ones at the hands of the marauders. May their souls rest in peace”. (The Nation)