Reports emerge of six Tiv farmers slaughtered in Kadarko Community, Keana LGA, Nasarawa State, by unidentified assailants. The attack follows a series of assaults on Tiv communities, prompting calls for urgent government intervention.
In a grisly weekend assault, three farmers were brutally hacked to death while working on their farmland, with three more gunned down the following morning, amplifying fears among residents.
Witnesses recount the harrowing ordeal, describing armed invaders seizing disputed farmlands and perpetrating violence, with little recourse to justice. The growing menace underscores the urgent need for robust security measures and swift government action.
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Calls for intervention resonate as affected communities reel from the onslaught, with displaced farmers seeking refuge elsewhere. The United Farmers Association and Tiv Development Association lament the continuous plight of their people and implore the state government to restore peace and security.
Emotions run high as the Tiv community mourns its fallen members and appeals for recognition and protection. The state government faces mounting pressure to address longstanding grievances and facilitate the safe return of displaced farmers to their ancestral lands.
Despite efforts to seek police intervention, authorities remain silent, leaving residents feeling vulnerable and abandoned. As tensions escalate, urgent action is imperative to prevent further bloodshed and restore stability to the region.
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