Makurdi, Benue State –
In a bold move to uphold democracy and civil rights, Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has ordered the immediate release of all youths arrested during recent anti-insecurity protests across the state.
The directive was issued during an emergency plenary session held on Tuesday following rising public outrage over the continued detention of peaceful demonstrators.
🗣 “Peaceful protest is a constitutional right. No one should be punished for exercising their voice in a democratic society,” — Speaker Dajoh stated firmly.
🔍 Assembly Stands with the People
The Speaker’s words received a round of applause from lawmakers present, signaling legislative solidarity with the concerns of the masses. Civil rights groups have since commended the Assembly for taking a clear stance in defense of free speech and peaceful dissent.
🚨 Security Agencies Warned
- Dajoh didn’t stop at the release order. He also issued a stern call to security agencies, urging them to:
- Respect citizens’ rights
- Avoid excessive force
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Handle protests with professionalism and restraint
🔎 What’s Next?
- The House of Assembly has pledged to:
- Investigate the circumstances that led to the arrests
- Engage security authorities to prevent a repeat of such detentions
This comes amid a wave of anger in Benue over the ongoing insecurity and perceived government inaction.
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