The United Nations has reacted to the recent killing of hundreds of residents of Yelewata town in Benue State.
Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations on Tuesday said the international organisation is currently monitoring the situation of things in Benue State.
In a statement issued by Farhan Haq, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, the UN condemned the incessant killings in the state.
The statement said, “We’re monitoring the situation.”
Haq added that the Secretary-General condemned in its entirety, the killing of innocent civilians by suspected herdsmen.
He also called on relevant agencies and security operatives to work towards ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
“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,” the statement added.
Recall that the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia had accused some politicians based in Abuja of sponsoring the attacks in the state.
According to the governor, these politicians, through back channels are responsible for the growing crisis in the state.
He also alleged that the killers invaded the affected communities through a nearby river close to the area bordering Nasawara state.
The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria.
