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Benue Killings:  Move From Mere Rhetoric  To Sincere, Single-minded Determination To Halt Killings- Group Tasks FG

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A group, Christian Solidarity World wide- Nigeria (CSWN) has  urged the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, move from mere rhetoric and perfunctory condemnation to a sincere, committed, and single-minded determination to halt the killings not only in Benue but in other states across the nation, bleeding from the menace of armed herdsmen

This is just as it condemns in strong terms, what it calls the avoidable attacks on Yelewata community in Guma Local Area of Benue State, which occurred on 14 June, 2025.
A statement by the Press and Research Officer of  CSWN, Reuben Buhari says reports from survivors indicate that over 100 people have been confirmed killed by suspected armed herdsmen, with some estimates suggesting the casualty figure could be as high as 200.

“This situation is particularly tragic as the victims are primarily internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had previously fled from communities such as Antsa, Dooka, and Kadarko, seeking refuge in various stalls around the Yelwata market. These individuals were killed and deliberately burned by the attackers. Others in their homes were also targeted; they were killed while their houses were set ablaze with them inside.

“Locals have reported that this latest attack on Yelwata is the third on the community within a week, and it lasted for over two hours.

“CSWN is saddened to note that Benue State has been plagued by armed attacks for years, with no end in sight. A Daily Trust newspaper report from June 14, 2025, recorded that 270 people were killed by attackers between April 1 and June 1, 2025, across ten local governments in the state. Additionally, the Benue NGOs Network (BENGONET), through its coordinator Lazarus Mom, stated that 5,700 lives have been lost since 2011, resulting in more than 150,000 people displaced.

“CSWN regards these recurring attacks as unnecessary and preventable if the government were to take decisive action against these killers. With impunity, these perpetrators have extended their violent activities from Nigeria’s middle belt states into other regions of the country. These targeted attacks have not only caused severe hardship in formerly peaceful communities but have also displaced thousands into IDP camps, created food insecurity, and hindered development efforts.
“The Chief Executive Officer of CSW-N, Reverend Yunusa Nmadu, whilst urging both state and federal governments to stop the attacks, stated that the majority of rural residents in Benue State are facing an existential threat from these armed herdsmen, who are deliberately eradicating generations of people.

“It’s unfortunate that Benue, once touted as the food basket of the nation, is grappling with hunger due to the inability of its people to till their farms. I urged the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, move from mere rhetoric and perfunctory condemnation to a sincere, committed, and single-minded determination to halt the killings not only in Benue but in other states across the nation, which are bleeding from the menace of armed herdsmen.”

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