Benue killings: How I lost 20 family members in a day — Survivor
*8 family members killed, says another survivor *Says killers sent prior warnings before attack lGov Alia rejects calls for self-defence, backs community policing lCDS pushes community self-protection to end Benue killings lWe’ve failed our people, say Benue lawmakers lAct decisively on killings in Benue, others, PFN tasks Tinubu lWe’re tired of mourning, it’s time to act — Senate Ssurvivors of last Friday’s deadly attacks at Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of the state, have narrated the anguish they suffered in the attack perpetrated by armed herdsmen, which resulted in the death of over 200 persons, mainly women and children. Several houses were also set ablaze by the marauding herdsmen who left blood and sorrow in their trail. This came as Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, rejected calls for self-defence by residents, asking communities to support the establishment of a more robust community policing system. This is even as the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gene...