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10 people killed, houses burnt as Tivs, Jukuns clash in Benue community
No less than 10 persons have been killed and several houses burnt during Tiv-Jukun clashes in Vaase community, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
The Special Adviser to the Benue State Governor on Security, Col. Paul Hemba, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Makurdi on Thursday stated that over 3,000 persons have so far been displaced and were currently taking refuge in Jootar community of Ukum LGA of the state.
“Efforts have been made by the state government to stop the crisis which started in Kente, a border town between Benue and Taraba states.
“I have traveled to the area three times in the week. The crisis started in Kente which is largely occupied by Jukun and Tiv people.
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“While there, I held meetings with the Aku Uka of Wukari and the Special Adviser to Governor Darius Ishaku on Security which also had in attendance, the Tor Sankera from Benue axis, Chief Abu Shuluwa.
“It was resolved that there should be cessation of hostilities to pave way for peace. But it is so sad to note that after the meeting, killings are still going on.
“I received a report that rampaging Jukun youths invaded Vaase and vandalised a lot of property, killing people.
“Maybe the resolutions have not been properly communicated to them. I also met with the Tiv youths and told them not to take the laws into their hands,” Hemba said.
He, however, noted that peace had been restored in Kente community after appealing to the youths from both communities to embrace peace in the interest of development.
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