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Outrage in Benue as over 100 feared dead in Yelwata
If you have been following the news about the killings going on in the different parts of the country by terrorist groups and herdsmen, you'll not be new about the Benue killings that has become a menace. A situation which has led to many of the Benue indigenes running away and deserting their local communities to nearby towns and cities for safety.
A recent killing happened again on the 13th June, 2025, a destruction of lives and properties that has become a common situation in that part of the country and other Northern areas of Nigeria. But instead of the government to find lasting peace in addressing the fire that burning in it's backyards it's instead find priority in sending a strong message of peace to Israel and Iran about their present conflict. I am not against peace between these two warring nations, but isn't this act by the Nigerian government a misplace priority considering their cold feet attitude towards the insecurities and killings all over different states of the country? What gives them the right to call for peace outside their shores when they can't provide one within theirs? It's as though they prioritize peace outside than inside our country.
If you have been following the news about the killings going on in the different parts of the country by terrorist groups and herdsmen, you'll not be new about the Benue killings that has become a menace. A situation which has led to many of the Benue indigenes running away and deserting their local communities to nearby towns and cities for safety.
A recent killing happened again on the 13th June, 2025, a destruction of lives and properties that has become a common situation in that part of the country and other Northern areas of Nigeria. But instead of the government to find lasting peace in addressing the fire that burning in it's backyards it's instead find priority in sending a strong message of peace to Israel and Iran about their present conflict. I am not against peace between these two warring nations, but isn't this act by the Nigerian government a misplace priority considering their cold feet attitude towards the insecurities and killings all over different states of the country? What gives them the right to call for peace outside their shores when they can't provide one within theirs? It's as though they prioritize peace outside than inside our country.
The violence in Benue started earlier this year and has now taken a horrific form. Although about 100 people are known to have been killed, many more are still missing. There have been killings in the past but for various reasons they have been covered up. This time, the issue has come to light due to the killing of a large number of people. On behalf of the forum, I strongly condemn such brutal killings.
At this moment, the government should not act like a show-off but stand by the oppressed like a true patriot and take urgent action. While it is very important for a leader to play a role in establishing world peace, it is the great responsibility of a leader to save his country and nation by putting aside everything in the emergency of his own country.
Therefore, politicians should work for the greater good without worrying about elections and staying in power.