ICC Note: Two Christians were killed after leaving the burial of Catholic Priests killed by Fualni Militants last month. These two were heading home, when their motorcycle was ambush by Fulani Militants. The people of Benue State are tired and frustrated by the complete lack of protection by the Government.

05/25/2018 Nigeria (The Punch) – Two people have been killed after attending the burial of the two Catholic priests and 17 parishioners killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Benue State.

The PUNCH learnt on Thursday that the attack occurred along the Naka/Makurdi Road on Tuesday.

The deceased were said to be riding on a motorcycle, popularly known as okada, on their way from the burial when they were reportedly ambushed by herdsmen and slaughtered.

A native, who spoke to one of our correspondents on condition of anonymity, said, “The duo was returning from the burial of the Catholic priests and the parishioners when they were attacked by herdsmen.

“The Naka/Makurdi highway has been abandoned since herdsmen invaded Naka a few weeks ago. Anyone coming to Makurdi from Naka has to pass through the major road to Taraku, making the journey, which is 30 minutes’ drive, to become two-and-a-half hours journey.

“I think the deceased just decided to take the route, unfortunately, they were killed.”

Efforts to get the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP, Moses Yamu, were not successful as he did not respond to calls placed to his line.

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