Makurdi remained mournful on Thursday as bodies of the victims of the Fulani herdsmen attacks of Jan. 1 and 2 on parts of Benue were given mass burial. Corpses of victims of herdsmen killings arrived IBB Square, Makurdi for funeral rites. Nigerian award winning musician, Yemi Alade took to her Instagram page to mourn the victims posting the picture of the coffins and the tomb of an 8yr old as well. She said
“Lord please Help Us, teach us compassion and empathy and above all LOVE ,that we may treat others as we treat ourselves. HUMANITY OVER TRIBE my people, Nigeria: enough is enough.
LET’S PRAY FOR GRACE TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
#PEACEOVERWAR
#LOVEOVERHATE”
May their souls rest in peace.