Ex-AGF Aondoakaa Calls for US Air Strikes in Benue
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Michael Aondoakaa, has called for United States air strikes in Benue State as a drastic measure to flush out terrorists and armed bandits terrorising communities in the state.
Aondoakaa made the call while reacting to the persistent killings, kidnappings, and destruction of farmlands across several parts of Benue, describing the situation as a grave national emergency that requires urgent and extraordinary intervention.
According to him, conventional security operations have failed to curb the activities of armed groups operating in hard-to-reach locations, adding that aerial military action could help dismantle their hideouts and restore peace to affected communities.
“The level of insecurity in Benue has gone beyond routine policing or ground operations. What we are dealing with are terrorists who must be confronted decisively,” he said.
The former AGF argued that seeking international military support, particularly from the United States, should not be ruled out if it would save lives and end years of bloodshed in the state.
He urged the Federal Government to prioritise the safety of citizens over political considerations, stressing that the continued loss of lives in Benue and neighbouring states poses a serious threat to national stability.
Benue State has in recent years witnessed repeated attacks by suspected armed herders and bandits, leading to the displacement of thousands of residents and widespread humanitarian concerns.
