Nigeria, June 15 -- In a bold move to tackle the worsening security situation in Agatu West, the Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State, Mr. Melvin Ejeh, has announced an indefinite suspension of all forest logging activities within the area.

Ejeh, who issued a formal statement on Sunday, described the decision as a strategic and necessary response to the disturbing rise in insecurity, which he linked to unchecked logging operations. "The decision to impose this ban is informed by the alarming rate of insecurity that has plagued our area, largely exacerbated by the unregulated activities of loggers," he stated. He pointed out that the uncontrolled exploitation of forest resources has not only caused serious harm to the en...