2Baba laments over Benue killings, calls for intervention

Notable Nigerian singer Tuface Idibia, also known as 2Baba has stated his concerns over the state of insecurity in his home state, Benue.

In an online video after the Benue attack on Friday, 2Baba expressed his grief over the number of deaths recorded.

“My heart is heavy, terribly sad, terribly angry! It’s become a national emergency what is going on in my state, Benue state….I can’t wrap my head around it. It’s just business as usual. Condemn the killings but this thing has to stop. This thing has to involve everybody in this country,” he said.

The singer also called on the Nigerian president, stating that serious action needs to be taken concerning the incident.

“It is not child’s play. It’s becoming ridiculous. Haba! I don’t even know where to express my sadness, my grief, my anger, my frustration, for this thing to keep happening over and over again..every time it happens we will call on the governor, call on the President…Haba!!! This thing is not funny. It’s not funny anymore. It’s gone beyond condemning. Serious action needs to start to take place,” he said.