Suspected herdsmen have launched a deadly attack on Wannune community in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, the hometown of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume.
It was gathered that
the attack left many dead and several others injured.
The assault occurred just 48 hours after President Bola
Ahmed Tinubu visited the state to address the worsening insecurity.
A youth corps member serving in the area described the
situation as chaotic and terrifying.
“Everyone is running into the bushes for safety. Please let
Nigerians pray for us. The herdsmen are ravaging the environment now,” the
corps member said in a desperate SOS, calling on security agencies for urgent intervention.
The renewed violence has cast serious doubts over the
effectiveness of President Tinubu’s visit and the directives he issued to
security agencies.
During his tour of the state, the President met with
stakeholders and ordered the Inspector General of Police and the Chief of
Defence Staff to apprehend those behind the killings.
His visit followed a gruesome massacre in Yelewata, Guma
Local Government Area, where over 200 people were killed, a tragedy that
sparked national outrage and condemnation.
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