The UN has condemned the Benue massacre.
Newsone Nigeria reports that the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has condemned the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue, North Central Nigeria, in which scores of civilians were killed.
The UN Secretary-General said those responsible for the violence should be apprehended.
Newsone had reported earlier that over 200 people were killed while they slept, and several were displaced following brutal attacks on the village of Yelewata in Benue State, north-central Nigeria.
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said, “We’re monitoring the situation.
“The Secretary-General condemns the killing of innocent civilians, including in Nigeria, and we hope that those responsible for this violence will be found and apprehended.”
In a related development, President Bola Tinubu has condemned the ongoing attacks in Benue and called on all leaders and residents to embrace peace, love, and mutual understanding.
The President will travel to the state on Wednesday as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state.
During his visit, he is expected to meet with stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders and youth groups, to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.
President Tinubu expressed his sincere sympathy to the victims’ families and all affected by the crisis.
