The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Nigeria Police and other security agencies for the prompt arrest of the suspected mastermind behind the recent massacre in Yeletawa, Benue State, which claimed several lives and destroyed property.
Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, described the development as a reassuring display of the commitment of security agencies to safeguarding lives and restoring public confidence.
“This swift response has brought relief to the affected communities and reinforced our collective resolve to end impunity,” Issa-Onilu stated.
He acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive during his recent visit to Benue, which charged security agencies to track down the perpetrators, noting that the arrest marks a fulfilment of that presidential order.
The NOA boss also hailed the synergy among the security agencies, describing their collaboration as key to the operation’s success. “Effective security requires unity of purpose, and this outcome proves what can be achieved when agencies work together,” he added.
Issa-Onilu reiterated NOA’s role in promoting national values under the Nigerian Promise of the National Values Charter, which lists peace and security as fundamental expectations from government.
He called on Nigerians to continue supporting security efforts by sharing accurate and timely information, while restating NOA’s commitment to fostering unity, patriotism, and peaceful coexistence.
