Invasion of Benue Communities: More than 70 New Birth Recorded in Camps

The Chronic invasion of the Benue communities by the Fulani herdsmen destroyers who have been killing in hundreds and scores leading to the displacement of many people of the affected area of the state.

Camps were established for the displaced persons in Makurdi, the Benue state capital. Children and expectant mothers are very many among the displaced person, 72 out of this pregnant women have been reported to have delivered safely in the camps. It was however discovered that most of the babies were delivered in the camps without proper medical attention.

In some of the Camps,  LGEA Primary School, Wurukum, Saint Mary’s Primary School North Bank, and LGEA Primary School and Ichwua, reports has it that most of the babies were in good condition but the nursing mothers were greatly needed of good food and proper medical attention.

Benue killing: Over 32 displaced persons die in camps

After escaping the bullets of suspected Fulani mercenaries who are sacking communities in parts of Benue state, no fewer than 32 Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs have been reported dead in the last one week in makeshift camps scattered around North Bank area of Makurdi town for the IDPs.