At least 50 Christians were brutally killed on August 8 in the predominantly Christian village of Ayati, located in Ukum County, Benue State, Nigeria, the Christian Today website reports today (August 16, 2024).
Local reports indicate that the deadly assault was allegedly carried out by Fulani herdsmen in collaboration with a criminally motivated gang.
The attack occurred around 5:00 p.m., leaving the local community devastated. Tivta Samuel, a resident of the area, confirmed the tragic event stating, "Suspected herdsmen militias killed over 50 Christians in Ayati village." Another local, Abraham Waroh, corroborated this, identifying "Fulani herdsmen militias" as the attackers, Christian Daily International Morning Star News reports.
The violence reportedly stemmed from a land dispute , with the criminals allegedly "selling" the villagers' land to the herdsmen.
Shima Ayati, a local resident and former gubernatorial candidate, explained that after the herdsmen began grazing their cattle on the land, the farmers lodged complaints with government authorities. The government dispatched the state security outfit who came and chased the herdsmen away and burnt their tents which got them angry," Ayati said.
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