Nigeria, April 23 -- Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has sounded the alarm over the worsening insecurity in the state, accusing armed Fulani herdsmen of orchestrating a violent campaign to kill, displace, and occupy communities.

Speaking on Arise News Morning Show, monitored by the News Chronicle's news desk, Alia alleged that the attackers are backed by political actors both within and outside the state.

"These are armed Fulani herdsmen who have invaded Benue. They've joined forces with other elements to kill our people and take over their land," the governor declared.

Despite the grim situation, Alia insists that Benue does not need a declaration of emergency rule.

Instead, he called for an interim federal intervention t...