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NYSC Withdraws Corps Members in Benue as Government Denies Herdsmen Killings

In a damning confirmation of the ongoing bloodbath in Benue State, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially withdrawn corps members from Mbaa community in Kwande Local Government Area due to relentless attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen. While the state government continues to downplay and outright deny the killings ravaging Benue, this latest move by NYSC exposes the grim reality: Benue is under siege, and the government is failing its people.

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Ejeh Reveals Governor Alia’s Plan for Benue-Fulani Reconciliation

*Apa Joins Agatu in Fulani Accord as Meetings Extend Statewide
*Critics Accuse Alia Administration of Exploiting Peace Initiative for Political Gains

The controversial reconciliation initiative between Benue communities and Fulani herdsmen, allegedly directed by Governor Hyacinth Alia, has taken another twist as Apa Local Government held a similar meeting with a Fulani delegation on Tuesday, 14th January 2025. This follows the earlier Agatu-Fulani accord spearheaded by Agatu Local Government Chairman, James Melvin Ejeh, who has promised to enlist the Apa Council Boss in the initiative.

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