Despite close proximity to army headquarters, herdsmen ravage 15 villages, burn churches, 405 houses, farmlands in Plateau – ECWA alleges

The recurrent have reportedly resulted in the killings and destruction of houses, including ECWA churches.

Panya in a statement urged the government to save the lives and property of the people.

“For over 21 years, the Irigwe people of Miango, a predominantly Christian community, has been under attacks from Fulani militia that resulted in the loss of lives, properties and farmland. The last two weeks, especially from Sunday, July 23rd to Monday, August 2, 2021, have been the worst nightmare of the entire Irigwe land,” the statement said.

“The Fulani militia, with every of their might have invaded not less than 15 villages, burnt and destroyed not less than 405 houses and churches inclusive, displaced about 20,000 people and destroyed thousands of hectares of farm crops.

“The main town of Jebbu Miango and its surrounding villages such as Kpachudu, Kpetenvie, Nche-Tahu, Tafigana, DTV and Zahwra are completely burnt down and displaced.

“What is so sad and inexplicable is that many of the villages, where these killings and burnings are taking place, are basically located behind the 3rd Armoured Division Barrack of the Nigerian Army, yet, these militias are allowed to continue their heinous murders and carnage without any intervention by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies.”

The statement urged the intervention of governments st the state and federal levels as well as to prevail on the Nigerian Army and all security agencies to stop attacks.