Agatu killings: Enough is enough – Idomas in USA takes tough stand

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The recent attack on the Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area, Benue State, which claimed six lives, including two soldiers, has shocked and saddened the Idoma Association USA, according to a statement.

Agatu and other Benue South settlements have been the target of numerous deadly attacks for years. The most recent attack is said to have been carried out by suspected armed herders.

The organisation responded by saying that the inability of the past administrations to resolve the ongoing murders and instability in Agatu is not only a betrayal of the people but also a glaring example of a systemic disregard for the security and welfare of people.

In a statement released on Friday, the association’s president, Edwin Ochai, urged all Idoma sons and daughters, local and abroad, to band together to protect the community from assailants.

Ochai said, “While we commend the Nigerian Army for deploying soldiers to the community and express our condolences for the loss of two brave officers, we are alarmed by the deafening silence of the Benue State government and relevant security agencies in response to these ongoing attacks.

“The lack of official statements regarding these senseless killings is deeply concerning.

“This is not merely a localized issue; it is a war of attrition aimed at eradicating the Idoma ethnic nation. The time has come for us to stand together and protect our land from intruders.

“The Idoma people are known for their bravery and resilience. We must not surrender our heritage and future to those who seek to obliterate us.

“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! We urge all stakeholders within the Idoma community to mobilize and take decisive action to put an end to the ethnic cleansing occurring in Agatu and other parts of Idoma community.”

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