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From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi
The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, Orcivirigh Prof James Ayatse has called on the federal government to put and end to the ongoing terror in Benue state and ensure justice for innocent live lost to the attacks
The Tor Tiv who expressed worry over the unabated killings of innocent lives and destruction of property worth billions of naira in Moon, Anyiase, Abande and Anwase communities of Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) and other parts of Tiv land in Benue state, condemned the attacks in strong terms describing it as an assault on the very fabric of Tiv people’s shared life.
Recall that suspected herdsmen had carried out a violent attack on a market in Abande Community, on Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026, killing 17 persons.
The Tor Tiv, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and ICT, Freddie Adamgbe, said enough is enough adding that the bloodbathe must stop.
He however encouraged the Tiv nation not to despair saying “We stand united in outrage and grief against this barbaric acts of terrorism that have shattered the peace of our communities.
“These heinous killings are not just attacks on individuals; they are an assault on our collective humanity, our safety, and the very fabric of our shared life. We will not be silenced by fear, nor will we allow these cowardly acts to define us.
“We demand justice for the innocent lives lost and an end to this terror. Our communities deserve to live free from violence, and we will continue to raise our voices until peace and security are restored for every single one of us.”
The Tor Tiv, while cautioning his subjects never to embark on any form of retaliation, which may add to their calamity, also urged them to continue to place their hope in the unfailing powerful hand of the almighty God who is the only One who can finally put to rest the genocide.
He made a passionate plea on the State and Federal Governments to deploy special security personnel, air and ground, immediately to confront the menace and safeguard the lives of the victims in the affected communities who deserve to live free from violence.
