Benue Killings: Man Reunites With Only Surviving Child After Losing Entire Family

A heart-rending scene played out on Tuesday at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, as Mr. Targule Aya emotionally reunited with his 10-month-old son, the only surviving member of his family following the recent massacre in Yelewata and Daudu communities of Guma Local Government Area.

OSUN DEFENDER recalls that over the weekend, suspected herdsmen invaded the two communities, leaving a trail of death and destruction.

Reports suggest that the death toll from the attacks has risen to over 200, with dozens still receiving treatment in various hospitals across the state.

Mr Aya, who had narrowly escaped the onslaught, lost his wife and three children in the brutal assault.

A breakthrough came when another survivor of the attack, also admitted at BSUTH, recognised the infant and alerted hospital officials.

The child, who was being treated at the facility, was swiftly identified and handed over to his father in a reunion marked by tears, disbelief, and deep sorrow.

Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for BSUTH assured that the hospital would provide full medical support for the child’s recovery.

“We are committed to doing everything possible to ensure the well-being of the infant. He is stable and responding to treatment,” the hospital official stated.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu is expected in Benue on Wednesday to meet with stakeholders in a bid to find lasting solutions to the recurring violence in the state.

He is scheduled to meet with traditional rulers, political leaders, religious clerics, and youth representatives as tension continues to mount over the spate of killings.

The latest attack has again thrown up concerns about the deteriorating security situation in parts of Benue and the seeming helplessness of affected communities.

Residents have called for urgent government intervention to prevent further bloodshed and displacement.

Sodiq Lawal

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