Social commentator and activist Otse Martins, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has expressed deep anguish over the scale of destruction and human suffering in Benue State. He witnessed the aftermath of the recent killings in Yeluwata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly massacred by armed herders. VDM joined a protest led by angry youths in Makurdi, who demanded immediate action from the Federal Government and security agencies to end the bloodshed and protect vulnerable communities. The protesters were visibly shaken and frustrated by the continuous killings, displacement, and destruction in the state. VDM shared a harrowing account of the destruction he witnessed, including entire households wiped out, bodies of children, women, and the elderly among the ruins, and crops and food stores set ablaze. He described the scene as "very disturbing" and said he had never seen anything like it in his life.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Benue State following a deadly attack by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area. The attack, which resulted in nearly 250 deaths, has sparked widespread outrage and concern. The IGP has ordered the deployment of additional tactical teams to tackle the security crisis in the state. The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this in a statement on its official Facebook page, assuring the public of their commitment to restoring peace and security. Hundreds of Benue youths staged a protest in Makurdi on Sunday to draw global attention to the incessant and deadly attacks in the state. The protesters are demanding justice and an end to the violence that has plagued the state for years.