“They invaded our village at night, around 10pm. They killed many of our people,” says ‘Imma’.
VIDEO SCRIPT
In June, Fulani militants attacked Christian villages in Benue State Nigeria. More than 200 people were murdered and thousands more are displaced.
Imma
They invaded our village at night, around 22:00. They killed many of our people, including many of my husband’s family.
Simon
After the attack they burned down buildings including stories where mothers and children were sleeping.
Tese
We were told that they were coming so I was unable to sleep that night. Because of previous attacks, some people don’t have houses so they slept in these stores. So they burned everything. They burned people inside with their goods.
Dennis
My father’s wife was inside the store. During the burning of the store, she escaped there narrowly. My grandfather attempted to run away then they shot him down and butchered him. Over 200 people were killed during the attack and I witnessed it live.
Imma
We are staying at an international market in Makurdi where the Governor is camping us there.
Because all our food supplies have been burned, we don’t any food to eat. Since we arrived here, not all of us found a place to sleep.
And there’s not enough food. I pray that God empowers fellow believers to help us.
At times we have to share our cups. At times we have to share our spoons. So life is difficult.
Open Doors partners have started providing crucial food aid, but resources are running out more is urgently needed.
Recording Location
Benue State, Nigeria
Organization featured in this Story
Open Doors UK – www.opendoorsuk.org
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