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Christmas Tragedy: 11 Killed in Attack by Armed Herders in Benue State
A Christmas celebration in Mkomon district of Turan, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, turned tragic as armed herders and militia reportedly invaded the community, killing 11 people and burning houses.
The President-General of Tiv socio-cultural group, Mdzough U Tiv Worldwide, Iorbee Ihagh, confirmed the attack, stating, “Our people were celebrating Christmas when the herders invaded, killing 11 and leaving others missing. Some council wards, like Moon, had already been sacked by these herders.”
Former government aide Solomon Amande added that displaced residents who had recently returned home were attacked while preparing Christmas meals. He described the assault as a coordinated attack from five locations, which left Anwase and Tse Jam River Crossing communities in ruins.
Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Tinubu have been urged to enhance security in the region to prevent further attacks.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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