A renewed violent attack on a Benue State community has left several Ezza indigenes dead and many others missing, sparking outrage and panic among residents. The assault, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, targeted a settlement known for its agrarian population, with eyewitnesses reporting heavy gunfire and mass displacement.
Local authorities confirmed that at least 12 bodies have been recovered, while dozens remain unaccounted for. The attackers, suspected to be armed herdsmen, reportedly razed homes and destroyed farmlands before fleeing. Security forces have launched a manhunt, but no arrests have been made yet.
Community leaders have accused the government of failing to protect vulnerable villages despite repeated attacks. "We are being slaughtered like animals, yet no one is coming to our aid," lamented a distraught elder. The Benue State government has vowed to reinforce security, but residents remain skeptical, citing previous unfulfilled promises.
Humanitarian organizations are mobilizing relief materials for displaced families, many of whom are taking refuge in nearby towns. This latest violence raises fresh concerns about Nigeria’s escalating farmer-herder conflicts and the urgent need for a lasting solution.
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