Outrage As Fulani Herdsmen Kill 36 Benue Residents, College Students
In the latest round of violence, Fulani herders attacked Shikaan Mbagena Kpav, a TIV town in Benue State, murdering at least 36 people, including students from Katsina Ala College of Education.
According to NEWS DIRECT, the Fulani assailants assaulted the community in the early hours of Thursday morning and massacred the residents.
On social media, Nigerians were outraged by the episode, which they described as a “quiet genocide” perpetrated by President Muhammadu Buhari’s government.
There are different reports on the number of people slain, with some claiming that the assailants killed up to 100 people.
Nigerians are retweeting a hashtag, #BenueUnderAttack, and lamenting the ineptitude of the federal government and security agencies to address the situation of the killer herdsmen.
“When Israel and Palestine were at war for about eight days, the world was alarmed and everybody was shouting but in Nigeria, serious genocide is ongoing against Christians in total blackout of the press, in Benue today this is what fulani herdsmen killed over 100 people, the world is quiet,” a commentator said.
“I write this in Tears, Pain and Anguish. I have a few questions that deserve answers: What have the TIV people done? What have our ancestors done wrong that we haven’t been told to at least beg for forgiveness on their behalf? Pls Retweet to the World to see,” another wrote.
“If you see these pictures about the Genocide on going in Benue State and you are not scared or worried then you are not human. Retweet for the world to know about this ugly work done by Fulani herdsmen.”
“Don’t say it is happening in Benue and it doesn’t concern you, when they are done with Benue they will have free access to the south. Lend your voice now!!! #BenueUnderAttack.”
“Hello big brother @magnitofreshout we your fans are under attack here in Benue. There’s a bloody genocide going on. Pls lend your voice #BenueUnderAttack.”
