David Marks expresses shock over destruction in Agatu

The immediate past president of the Senate, David Mark, who miraculously escaped being shot during his visit to Agatu local government of Benue on Friday, March 11, described his shock at what he saw in the area.
Mark who was on a fact finding mission to the local government area, said: “I’m shocked beyond words at the extent of destruction I have seen here in Agatu today. This is unbelievable. It is unimaginable. Nothing whatsoever justifies this brazen act of destruction meted out on the people of Agatu. My heart bleeds.”

“The villages are totally bereft of any social or economic activities. All the primary and post primary schools, health centres , worship centres as well as the police station in the area have been burnt down. What is left of a hitherto boisterous Agatu communities of Aila, Akwu, Adagbo, Okokolo, Ugboju, Odugbeho, Ogbaulu, Egba and Obagaji are the debris of the wreckage.”
According to Mr Mark’s office, ten communities were destroyed and up to 500 people were killed during recent attacks. Senator Mark called on the survivors to remain patient and law-abiding, promising the government would intervene and help rebuild the wrecked villages.