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Benue Massacres, More Massacres by chibecanglobal(m): 6:25am On Mar 18, 2015 |
NEITHER the official reaction, nor the reasons adduced for the killing of more than 40 students of tertiary institutions in Mubi, Adamawa State, three years ago could excuse another in the series of loss of lives. Many other killings, with the circumstances different, the gruesomeness outstanding and the brutality on women and children have not elicited the reactions and actions that could stop the killings. Gbajimba, headquarters of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, the most current location, took more than 45 lives. The massacres come with warnings. Last year, Anyii, Governor Gabriel Suswam’s village, was among places some marauders appropriated. Suswam’s entourage was attacked while inspecting attacked villages marauders had attacked, killing many. Some accounts said more than 200 villages were attacked. Suswam was travelling with a powerful team, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Terhile Ayua, Benue State Commissioner of Police, Adams Audu, soldiers, and other security personnel. The convoy was attacked. Armed herdsmen with thousands of cattle, who had taken over the villages, were evident. An exchange of gunfire lasted over an hour before the convoy passed. These were herdsmen. Does their profession place them above the law? Is being a herdsman the latest cover for criminality? Why are security agencies ignoring attacks that have been going on for years in Adamawa, Benue, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau and other States? Imo, Rivers, Delta, Enugu, Ogun, and Oyo States have similar stories. The only difference is the intensity of the attacks in Benue and the apparent attempt to occupy attacked settlements. They are consistent with attacks on Benue villages since 1989, focused on taking over the settlements. Elsewhere, cattle minders simply run their livestock through farmlands. All year round, they graze on them and destroy what they cannot eat, consigning farmers and host communities to starvation and poverty. Attempts by these farmers to protest the activities of these rampaging vandals often end in bloodshed with the cattle rearers who are armed with sophisticated assault rifles such as AK 47 having the upper hand. They have moved from bows, arrows and daggers of a few decades ago. Environmental factors that have left cattle rearers in search of fresh grazing grounds, and cattle rustlings are only excuses for the attacks. Unless a different law operates for cattle rearers, they should be charged for bearing illegal weapons and their proclivity to destroy others’ farmlands. The attacks generate a level of insecurity that matches the terrorism attacks in the North East. If villagers arm themselves and retaliate, Nigeria could be a huge war field. We ask governments to tackle these attacks urgently. If they are unchecked, they could degenerate to more serious security breaches. www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/benue-massacres-more-massacres/ 1 Like |
Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by TI1919(m): 6:29am On Mar 18, 2015 |
They are using force God will help us |
Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by centmichael101(m): 6:29am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Fulani killing nigerians since 1983 |
Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by kettykin: 6:30am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Sai buhari, he is the grand patron of the fulanis herd men association MACBAN 2 Likes |
Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by SeverusSnape(m): 6:32am On Mar 18, 2015 |
** in Toktee voice**... Sai Buhari ![]() |
Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by ggrin(f): 6:58am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Wetin dy worry thz ppl sef ![]() |
Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by Nobody: 7:03am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by ggrin(f): 7:07am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by hamaworld(m): 7:08am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by nzeadachie: 7:13am On Mar 18, 2015 |
BUHARI HOLD YOUR MEN, NO AMOUNT OF VIOLENCE FROM YOUR PEOPLE WILL MAKE YOU RULE NIGERIA, TAKE NOTE |
Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by Nobody: 7:42am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Let us stay on the internet and blame Jonathan! While the Jihardists are matching on with the mandate of "Allah", to kill, destroy, subdue and take over! Mohammed is a hero! Usman Dan Fodio is a hero! Shekau will one day be a hero! So much for the advenure of slave masters who created Nigeria! Split Nigeria now! Let us draw our boundaries! |
Re: Benue Massacres, More Massacres by Nobody: 9:18am On Mar 18, 2015 |
ggrin: Abeg gimme small of dat juju, make I for capture Uju down my street |
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