Protesters described an unprecedented lethal crackdown by security forces, despite near-total internet and communication shutdowns making it difficult to ascertain the full extent of events. These accounts, shared with the BBC, highlighted a level of violence previously unseen by those demonstrating. The disruption to communications hampered immediate reporting, but firsthand testimonies from protesters revealed the severity of the security forces’ response.
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Amnesty International Nigeria reported that at least 100 people were killed in a nighttime attack on Yelewata village in Benue state. The attack, occurring between Friday and Saturday, left dozens missing and hundreds injured, with many victims burned alive in their homes. While police confirmed the attack, the perpetrators remain unidentified, though such violence is common in the region due to ongoing farmer-herder conflicts over land and resources. The conflict stems from differing claims to land usage, with recent similar attacks in neighboring states highlighting the escalating crisis.
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John Q. Hosedrinker