Gunmen suspected to Fulani herdsmen attacked Shikaan Mbagena Kpav community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, killing at least 36 residents.
The
assailants stormed the community in the early hours of Thursday, May 27 and
slaughtered the victims including some students of the College of Education,
Katsina Ala.
The gruesome
massacre has sparked outrage among Nigerians on social media who condemned what
they termed ongoing silent "genocide" in Benue State.
The hashtag,
#BenueUnderAttack is currently trending with many calling on the federal
government and security agencies to put an end to killings by marauding
herdsmen.
Nollywood
actress, Kate Henshaw said gory photos emerging from the community has dampened
her spirit.
"Much as
I am trying to focus on other things.. The images of bodies lain on the floor
in huge numbers has dampened my spirit somewhat.. Why does life mean nothing in
Nigeria? To our rulers?? Too much blood shed....too much, God
#BenueUnderAttack" she wrote.
"About
36 persons were killed just yesterday in Benue state, There’s serious genocide
going on in Benue state. How long will the people suffer this? Insecurity in
the state is at it apex. RETWEET AND PASS IT ON, LET THE WORLD KNOW." a Twitter user wrote.
Another said:
"So after eliminating the TIV Tribe, so who's next? Who is next? Because
no one would tell me there is no agenda for coordinated & continuous ethnic
cleansing in this country. It's not just #BenueUnderAttack but
#ChristiansUnderAttack I can't be mincing words with y'all."
"There
is ethnic cleansing going on in Benue State, but we are deafeningly silent.
Hundreds are being killed, and thousands are compelled to flee their homes!
Benue is under attack!! "
Jamal said:
"The pictures are so gory. It is sad that these vulnerable were killed in
their homeland by invaders. But to see how they were butchered like cattle
evokes a deeper emotion. No one should die like this. #BenueUnderAttack"
"As the
killings keep rising and nothing substantial is being done, we all in Benue
State and the entire Middle Belt may end up losing our lives, our identity and
our land if we fail to rise up now! This is a genocide and must be referred to
as such!! #BenueUnderAttack"
Benue First:
"It is not a crime to Live! It is not a crime to come from Benue! Stop the
Genocide in Benue! Nigerians, stand up for Benue! Don’t let our basket get
empty! Retweet & pass the message please!#BenueUnderAttack"
"Fulani
Herdsmen Attack on the good people have brazen and unprovoked with villages and
communities attacked and razed at night leading which can be described as a
genocide and you can Agree with me we're Certainly Targetted"
"Has the
government given immunity to Fulani herdsmen in this country ? They are killing
the indigenous occupants of Benue state and nothing is still being done. This
is pure Genocide #BenueUnderAttack"
"Nigeria
is burning more and more every-day and our government is just gonna keep acting
without urgency like all is well. How many more people do these herdsmen need
to kill before action is taken ? Hundreds of people 1 night ?? I’m sick
#BenueUnderAttack"
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