Nigeria is once again grappling with grief and outrage following the gruesome killing of over 200 residents in Yelewata, a community in Benue State’s Guma Local Government Area. The horrifying attack, reportedly carried out by armed bandits, has shaken the nation and sparked widespread condemnation.
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, known for his vocal stance on national issues, took to his official X platform (formerly Twitter) to express his sorrow over the heartbreaking tragedy. His message was short but filled with emotion:
“Am at a loss for words about the massacre of 200 innocent souls in Yelewata, Benue State two days ago. Truly brokenhearted! When will this madness stop! Who will rid us of these murderous barbarians?”
Fani-Kayode’s post echoed the sentiments of many Nigerians who are frustrated by the ongoing violence and apparent lack of effective government response. His statement adds to the growing demands for stronger action against insecurity and unchecked violence, particularly in the Middle Belt region.
Eyewitnesses in Yelewata reported that the attackers stormed the village late in the night, burning homes and killing residents indiscriminately. Entire families were reportedly wiped out in the wave of brutality. Survivors are now grappling with loss and displacement, while local authorities struggle to respond to the humanitarian crisis.
This tragedy has once again raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, with critics accusing the government of not doing enough to protect vulnerable communities.
The massacre in Benue is part of a pattern of deadly violence that continues to plague rural communities across the country. Human rights advocates and civil society groups are calling for urgent security reforms and justice for the victims.
As Nigerians mourn the lives lost in Yelewata, Fani-Kayode’s statement serves as a grim reminder of the human cost of inaction—and a plea for the nation to wake up before more lives are lost.
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