{
  "id": 3276787,
  "title": "Benue Gov Alia urges stronger community participation in fight against insecurity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/benue-gov-alia-urges-stronger-community-participation-in-fight",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T14:18:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/25/benue-gov-alia-urges-stronger-community-participation-in-fight-against-insecurity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Benue State's Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has emphasized the need for increased involvement of local communities in combating insecurity. During a town hall gathering in Adikpo, Kwande Local Government Area, the governor appealed to traditional rulers and residents to take an active stance against elements that could lead to criminality and violence in their communities. Alia highlighted that traditional authorities possess a vital role in monitoring and addressing youth-related issues that could threaten the peace, social harmony, and cultural heritage of their regions. He emphasized traditional institutions as key partners in the state's security framework, stating that these leaders are ideally positioned to detect emerging dangers, gather valuable intel, and prevent crimes from escalating. The governor expressed concern over the exploitation of ancestral lands for illegal mining activities, specifically for gold and other valuable minerals, in Kwande. He warned that such unregulated mining endangers the environment and fosters conditions conducive to criminality and escalating insecurity. Alia urged community leaders and residents to safeguard their ancestral lands and reject actions that could jeopardize their collective security. He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for endorsing the creation of the 5th Division of the Nigerian Army, which he believes will bolster military efforts and expand security coverage in Benue. Governor Alia assured that military presence would be reinforced by the active collaboration of residents, traditional leaders, and other community stakeholders. He reiterated his administration's commitment to alleviating hardships and elevating the well-being of residents, especially by generating employment opportunities for the youth. Following the town hall meeting, Benue Gov Alia urges stronger community participation in fight against insecurity, the chief press secretary to the governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, affirmed that leaders and stakeholders from the Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency endorsed the governor and President Tinubu for another term in a roundtable discussion.",
  "summary": "Benue State Governor Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia has called for stronger community participation in the fight against insecurity, admonishing traditional rulers and residents against activities capable of exposing communities to criminality and violence. He made the call yesterday during a town hall meeting in Adikpo, Kwande Local Government Area of the state. Gov. Alia urged […] Benue Gov Alia urges…",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Alia calls for greater community involvement in combating insecurity in Benue State.",
    "Illegal mining activities in Kwande warned as a threat to environment and security."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}