Danjuma tells attacked communities: rise up and defend yourselves as death toll hits 56 in Benue

A former Minister Of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (RTD) has restated his call on the people of Taraba State and other Nigerians to defend themselves against the invaders, who are killing people in various communities across the country.

Also, Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, who confirmed that the death toll in the attacks by herdsmen in his State has risen to 56 during his on-the-spot assessment tour of some of the communities, declared that Benue State was going through “a real war.”

 Danjuma spoke at an event in Takum against the backdrop of renewed and intensified killings in communities in Plateau, Benue, Ondo and several other States across the country.

Meanwhile, tension has gripped the residents of Kaiama and Baruten Lgas of Kwara State as the new terrorist group identified as “Mahmuda”, has resumed operations in the area, kidnapping and killing residents.
This is the third time Danjuma is calling on people to defend themselves against killings, which he described as genocide. Addressing a large audience, which included Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas and other top Government officials, Danjuma noted that the circumstances that made him to call for self-defense in the past has not abated but rather has intensified. Danjuma said: I once asked you to rise and defend yourselves. I am still repeating it today with more seriousness; rise and defend yourselve.