Benue killings: 3,160 displaced, 48 homes destroyed, says FG

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The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has disclosed that no fewer than 3,160 persons have been displaced following the recent killings in Yelwa community, Benue State.

The minister stated this during an interview in Arise News’ Morning Show on Tuesday.

Yilwatda revealed that among the displaced were 810 school-age children, while about 48 homes and several shops and business centres were destroyed during the attack on the community.

The minister said his team carried out a comprehensive needs assessment in the affected community in collaboration with state authorities and international partners.

“We discovered that 3,160 people were displaced, including about 810 school-age children.

“We also recorded the loss of about 48 homes, excluding shops and business centres that were destroyed,” he said.He noted that the ministry, working with the United Nations system, NGOs, and development partners, has designed a long-term response plan to address the humanitarian crisis and restore stability to the community. Punch