The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF George Akume, has said he will not abandon his people in Benue State, who are suffering from attacks by Fulani herdsmen.

Akume, a former governor of Benue State, said this after he paid a visit to Yelewata community in the state, where attackers killed more than a hundred residents, and displaced thousands a few days ago.

According to him, he paid a visit to the community to console the families of the victims and assure them of safety.

Akume wrote on X, "I returned home, ahead of President Bola Tinubu ’s condolence visit to Benue, weighed down by the grief of the Yelewata killings. I was at the sites of the attack, met survivors who spoke through tears, & visited those fighting for their lives at BSUTH The pain is raw. The sorrow is deep.

"At the Market IDP camp, I met families still reeling from loss — displaced, grieving, and living in difficult conditions. Their resilience moved me deeply. This crisis has gone on too long. No one deserves to live in fear or uncertainty in their own homeland.
This really hurts.

"I brought Mr. President’s heartfelt condolences to the people & the FG's commitment to end this pogrom. But I also bring my personal vow too- I will not abandon my own. I will stand with you- and we will not rest till our homesteads are secure & peace returns to our lands."

ASA