“Be it known to all, including the international community, that the scourge of mindless killings by the terrorists started in Agatu,” said the lawyers.
The Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, has promised to restore peace in all troubled communities in Benue.
Mr Mark said that the attacks had led to the destruction of lives and property worth billions of naira in the last few weeks.
He called for people living in flood-prone areas, especially at river banks to relocate.
The NEMA boss said the flood may impact 31 states in Nigeria, with 148 LGAs being predicted to be within the high-risk areas.
Suspected herdsmen attacked the Okokolo community in Agatu Local Government Area in the late hours of Thursday, January 18.
Governor Alia said the inauguration signalled the birth of a new era and of progress.
According to Mr Kunde, the herders-farmers violence has so far destroyed property and farmlands worth over N425 billion in eight local governments.
