Английская Википедия:Agatu massacres
Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox civilian attack The Agatu attacks and massacres occurred in Agatu, Benue State,[1][2][3] began in late February 2016 and continued for several days into March.
Background
Agatu is in the State of Benue close to Nigeria's centre, where several different ethnic groups meet.
Possible motives and causes
It is believed that the attack was committed in retaliation for the killing of the Fulanis' cows.[4]
Former Senate President David Mark also pointed out that the Benue South senatorial district were his constituents and hinted at a possible political motivation for these attacks.
Aftermath
According to the Nigerian politician Senator David Mark, over 500 people have been killed.[5][6] However, this number has been disputed. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) said as reported by Punch Nigeria newspaper that "I was around, I travelled to Benue State, I did not see where 300 people were buried."[7][8]
Afterwards, several small scale attacks continued through Benue State and central Nigeria.[9]
Senator Mark later claimed he was fortunate to escape an ambush by suspected assailants, on a condolence visit to the area.[10]
President Buhari and members of the Nigerian security apparatus were criticised for their handling of the situation.[11][12][13]
2018
Tragedy struck again on 4 March 2018 in Omusu village, Ojigo ward in Edumoga, Okpokwu local government area of Benue State as suspected herdsmen unleash terror of their victims leaving 26 people, including and children, dead just a day after president Muhammad Buhari promise to visit the state.[14]
See also
References
External links
- Fulani herdsmen’s mindless Agatu killings, The Punch Nigeria.
- Reign Of Terror In Agatu: The Untold Story
- ↑ Agatu Massacre: Villagers Take Up Arms After Fulani Terrorist Herdsmen Attack. Шаблон:Webarchive IPN News; 25 May 2016.
- ↑ Ten villages under siege by Fulani herders. Christian Solidarity Worldwide, 7 Apr 2016.
- ↑ Agatu: Beyond human comprehension, as more attacks likely without government’s quick actions. On 14 March 2016, 8:04 pm. Vanguard Nigeria.
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Why we struck in Agatu — Fulani herdsmen. Premium Times, 19 March 2016; by Emmanuel Mayah, Sani Tukur and Hassan Adebayo.
- ↑ Over 500 killed in Agatu "genocide" — Ex-Senate President David Mark. 12 March 2016
- ↑ Over 500 killed in Agatu ‘genocide’ – David Mark, The Eagle Online.
- ↑ Agatu killings: Death toll blown out of proportion – Arase. Published 12 March 2016.
- ↑ Agatu killings: IGP condemns exaggerated figures; Шаблон:Webarchive New Telegraph. Posted on 11 Mar 2016 - 1:55pm by Dan Atori. Archive, from the original on 11 February 2017.
- ↑ Nigeria: Hundreds killed and churches burned in latest Fulani massacre; Ruth Gledhill, Christian Today. 8 April 2016.
- ↑ #AGATUMASSACRE | David Mark, Others Narrowly Escape Fulani Attack in Agatu. Reports Afrique on 12 March 2016 at 12:40 pm.
- ↑ Agatu killings and Buhari’s moral weakness, Punch Nigeria; 24 March. 2016
- ↑ Agatu killings: Benue lawmakers blast Buhari, Dambazu. By Ameh Comrade Godwin on 18 March 2016; Punch Nigeria (Punchng.com).
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
- ↑ 26 killed as herdsmen sack Benue village in fresh attack. Vanguard, 7 March 2018; by Peter Duru.
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