By Jude Onuzurike
Benue state in Nigeria, a geographical entity situated in the volatile middle belt region intersecting the Muslim north and the larger Christian south, has become the epicenter of a religious and political crisis. While this crisis dates back decades, it has intensified since 2015 and entered a new, more violent era in recent months, posing an existential threat to the Indigenous...
The ongoing violence in Benue State reflects a complex interplay of factors, including climate crisis-induced displacement, land disputes, and religious motivations. The Nigerian government's slow response to the escalating violence has sparked widespread criticism, raising concerns about potential bias within the military ranks and collusion with vested interests. The government's rhetoric, which often appears to victim-blame the affected communities, further exacerbates tensions in an already ...