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Benue Protest Turns Violent as Peaceful Demonstrators Tear-Gassed in Makurdi

June 15, 2025
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Benue Protest Turns Violent as Peaceful Demonstrators Tear-Gassed in Makurdi
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On Sunday, security forces reportedly used tear gas against hundreds of peaceful protesters in Makurdi, Benue State, who were rallying to condemn the recent massacre of over 200 villagers in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, by armed herdsmen.

The protesters also voiced their frustration over what they described as the government’s silence in addressing the attacks and killings. Carrying fresh palm fronds and singing songs of lamentation, the protesters held signs with messages such as “Stop Benue Killings” and “Enough is Enough.”

The crowd blocked the Wurukum roundabout, leading to significant traffic disruptions and stranding commuters traveling from the northern and southern parts of Nigeria. Eyewitnesses noted that, despite maintaining a peaceful demeanour, police officers fired tear gas into the crowd, causing multiple injuries.

In addition, some protesters tore down posters of Governor Alia at the Balcony Junction along Makurdi-Otukpo road, accusing him of neglect and incompetence in safeguarding the state.

Meanwhile, at the Government Special Science Senior Secondary School on North Bank, Makurdi, concerned parents staged a separate protest at the school gate, demanding the immediate release of their children amid fears over inadequate security. The school had recently been attacked by suspected herdsmen, resulting in several fatalities, and the community has since been deserted, raising serious concerns about the safety of students and residents alike.

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