The attack by the Nigeria military on Bonta-Mbator community and adjoining areas in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State in retaliation of the attack and death of some soldiers continued yesterday for the third day.
In yesterday’s onslaught, the palace of the Third Class traditional ruler overseeing the affected area, Chief Unaha Koko and the residence of a prominent politician, Chief Mathias Ibyuan among other houses were razed down by the rampaging soldiers.
DAILY ASSET learnt that the second largest town in the local government, Gungur and Agidi, the home town of Chief Unaha Koko have been seized by the military.
sources claimed scores of people have been rendered homeless and food stuff destroyed.
It was learnt that but for the intervention of Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, the headquarters, Tse-Agberagba would have been razed down as well as it was targeted by the military operatives.
DAILY ASSET also gathered that, part of Gwer Local Government Area neighbouring Konshisha has also been raised to the ground.
Some of the displaced persons, who fled their homes for safety, told DAILY ASSET on phone that the horrific revenge continued for the third day yesterday.
Locals said there had been serious harassment of residents by the military, even in areas that had no connection with the crisis.
Some of the people interviewed like John Vangerutsa, Adondo Terzungwe, said they were shocked over the level of carnage done the people of the area even without proper investigation to apprehend the culprits.
They called on the state Governor, Samuel Ortom to act fast to stem the attacks, adding the Military had found pleasure in attacking the community without a proper investigation to ascertain the true position of things. (Dailyasset)
