The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to establish a permanent military base in Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State. This resolution, passed on March 12, 2025, aims to enhance security and provide a swift response to frequent attacks by armed assailants posing as herders. 

The decision follows a recent incident between Sunday and Monday night, where at least four individuals were killed in Gwer-West due to another brutal invasion by armed attackers. Senator Titus Zam, representing Benue North-West, highlighted the escalating security crisis in the area and criticized the slow response of the state government, which often downplays these attacks as 'mere skirmishes.' 

The Senate also urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide urgent relief materials to affected communities. Additionally, they called on the Benue State Government to enforce its anti-open grazing law to prevent further conflicts. A delegation from the Senate's Committees on National Security, Intelligence, Livestock, Army, Police, Navy, Air Force, and Defence has been mandated to visit Gwer-West for an on-the-spot security assessment and to express sympathy to the victims of the attacks. 

In a related development, the Senate has summoned all security chiefs to appear before it next week to address the rising insecurity, banditry, and kidnappings across the country. This meeting aims to deliberate on critical security issues and propose urgent solutions. 

These measures underscore the Senate's commitment to addressing the security challenges in Benue State and other affected regions, aiming to restore peace and stability for the affected communities.