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The Digest:

Fear has gripped the Jato Aka community in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State following serious allegations that soldiers opened fire on residents returning from a funeral on Monday afternoon.

Key Points:
  • The shooting occurred on Monday as people returned from the burial of Chief Hanave Laha.
  • A student, Iorfa, was shot and is receiving treatment at NKST General Hospital.
  • The body of another victim, Mr. Iorsuur, was allegedly taken by soldiers to an unknown location.
  • The community claims the attack was unprovoked, sparking outrage over human rights.
  • The town is now tense, with schools and shops closed amid ongoing military patrols.
  • Community leaders have formally reported the incident to local government authorities.
  • Representatives are urgently calling on state and federal governments to intervene.
This tragedy forces a painful reflection on the line between security and oppression, revealing how quickly a community’s mourning can be compounded by the very forces meant to protect it.

Sources: Daily Post