In order to put an end to the killings in the area, Benue state governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered joint security operations to enter Apa and Gwer West Local Government Areas.
He confirmed that there were 12 fatalities in Apa and 11 in Gwer West, totaling 23.  ,
The governor criticized the attacks in an address to journalists on Monday following an emergency security council meeting at the government building.
As security operatives are instructed to sweep the affected communities and restore peace, he claims, more details will be made as soon as the team hits the ground.
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