The recent attack on farmers in Benue State is yet another tragic example of the ongoing violence and instability that has been plaguing the region for years.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the attack happened on Wednesday, December 25, 2023, which saw over 20 people killed, many houses burnt down and scored of people displaced. There are indications that the farmers involved would be given mass burial on Wednesday.
The Benue State government has taken steps to provide support to the families of the victims of the Christmas day attack, including donating motorcycles to those whose bikes were destroyed and providing financial assistance for the burial of loved ones.
In addition, heavily armed security personnel, including policemen, soldiers, and members of the Civil Defense Corps, have been deployed to the Turan district to ensure that the planned mass burial can proceed without incident.
The situation in Benue State continues to be dire, with many residents fleeing their homes and seeking refuge in safer areas due to ongoing violence and instability.
The plight of these displaced individuals and families has prompted the Association of United Farmers Benue-Valley to call for divine intervention, holding a thanksgiving service at the Chapel of Grace in the Government House in Makurdi.
The service was led by the association’s president, Mr. Dennis Gbongbon Utsa, who expressed gratitude for the resilience of those affected by the conflict and asked for God’s help in addressing their plight.
“The association operates across four states, but today, we are in Makurdi, Benue State, to thank God for His mercies, even amidst the suffering of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue.
“The border between Benue and Nasarawa has been marked by continuous unrest and lack of peace, but in every situation, we must give thanks to God, trusting that he has a purpose.
Our thanksgiving today is an appeal to God to intervene in the plight of these vulnerable families, who have endured endless killings and displacement, forcing them to flee their ancestral homes and separating them from loved ones.
“We believe in the power of prayer. We have explored avenues of peace and security, but now we turn to God for divine intervention. Through this thanksgiving, we seek forgiveness for our sins and ask God to restore peace so that farmers can return to their fields and thrive.”
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Armed herdsmen had on December 25 launched blistering attacks on harmless villagers who were celebrating Christmas.
The attackers shot indiscriminately at worshipers who were in the church for Christmas service and also set many houses and yam barns ablaze.
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