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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.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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