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Richard Idoko Media Director @ Rich Money Media
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In Nigeria • 2 min read • Jun 17, 2025 18:19p.m.
Heal Benue
<h2><strong>The Mascara </strong></h2><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>Benue State in Nigeria is currently experiencing a surge in violent attacks, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement of people. According to recent reports, over 200 people have been killed in these attacks, with many more injured or forced to flee their homes. The violence has been attributed to clashes between farmers and herders, with some incidents reportedly involving armed militias.</strong></p><p><img alt="" src="/media/inline_insight_image/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-15-at-09.43.15-1_2.webp" style='background-color: transparent; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;'/></p><p><strong>*Key Developments:*</strong></p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>- *Protests and Outrage*: Thousands of youths have taken to the streets in Benue State to protest the killings, demanding action from the government to protect citizens and bring perpetrators to justice.</strong></p><p><strong>- *Government Response*: President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to take decisive action to quell the violence and bring those responsible to justice. He has also tasked Governor Hyacinth Alia with leading reconciliation efforts and urged political and community leaders to avoid inflammatory rhetoric.</strong></p><p><strong>- *International Condemnation*: The United Nations-backed International Organisation for Human Rights Development and Environment (IOHRDE) has condemned the killings, calling on the government to prioritize the protection of lives and property. Plan International Nigeria has also condemned the attacks, emphasizing the need for immediate action to protect children and communities .</strong></p><p><img alt="" src="/media/inline_insight_image/images_54.jpeg"/><strong></strong></p><p><strong>*Humanitarian Crisis:*</strong></p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>The violence has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, with over 6,500 people displaced and in need of food, shelter, and medical care. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that many of those displaced are women, children, and elderly individuals who require urgent assistance ⁴.</strong></p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>*Call for Action:*</strong></p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>Many Nigerians are calling for the government to declare a state of emergency in Benue State, citing the severity of the crisis and the need for decisive action to protect citizens. Some have also criticized the government's response, arguing that more needs to be done to address the root causes of the violence and ensure the safety of communities ⁵.</strong></p>
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