At least 40 people were reportedly killed when militias raided Ayati community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday. A youth leader in the area, who wished to remain anonymous for security reasons, confirmed the incident to DAILY POST. He said, “More than 40 people were killed and many were injured.
Residents of the village have fled to neighboring communities for safety.” According to the youth leader, the militias invaded the community on Thursday at about 5 p.m. while residents were returning from their farms and other activities. “As of yesterday, security personnel had not yet arrived at the community. It was a deadly situation,” he added. In a post on his Facebook page, an Ukum community leader, Mr. Abraham Waroh, lamented the attacks on Ayati.
This is the same place where people were killed previously, which led to a protest that was later hijacked by hoodlums. “After such incidents, one would have expected the government to ensure a strong security presence in Ayati to prevent further killings. Instead, the government was busy forming committees to look into the crisis. “I have never witnessed such poor handling of a security issue in my entire life.
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