- Fresh Gunmen Attack in Benue Kills Many.
- Residents demand evacuation to Makurdi, citing lack of security.
- Incident follows June massacre that killed about 200 in same community
Tension has gripped the Yelwata community in Benue State following a deadly gunmen attack in the early hours of Monday, August 11, leaving scores feared dead.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest violence triggered protests by local women, who blocked major roads and demanded the immediate withdrawal of soldiers stationed in the area.
The protesters also called on authorities to evacuate them to Makurdi, the state capital, citing the government’s inability to protect them.
“They should take us to Makurdi because the government cannot protect us,” one of the women told reporters.
Monday’s attack comes less than two months after a night assault on June 13, allegedly carried out by armed herders, which claimed about 200 lives in Yelwata, including internally displaced persons.
Many victims in that incident were burned alive, sparking nationwide outrage and condemnation.
As of the time of this report, security agencies and government officials have yet to issue an official statement on the latest attack. Residents remain on edge, fearing further violence.
