A grieving resident of Benue State has recounted the devastating impact of the recent attack on Yelewata, a border town between Benue and Nasarawa States, revealing that he lost 20 family members in the incident.
It would be recalled that the community was attacked during the weekend by suspected herdsmen.
Mr Michael Ajah who spoke to reporters revealed that about 20 of his family members had lost their lives in the attack.
He partly said …
“My family members died in this house, 11, and some died in the other store, 8. My whole family members that died on that very day, they were 20.
He lamented the repeated attacks on the region and called on authorities to urgently intervene to stop the bloodshed and restore peace to the area.
