By Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Hundreds of women have mounted road block on Makurdi/Laafia/Abuja federal highway to protest the killing of five people by bandits in Ortese, Guma local government area.
The women according to a resident of the area carried leaves while chanting sorrowful songs.
The resident who pleaded anonymity, said five people were killed in separate attacks in two communities in the locality.
The witness said that three (3) persons were killed on Thursday night at Ngban and another two (2) at Nyian.
Confirming the report, the security officer of Guma local government, Christopher Waku said that five people were killed by bandits.
Waku said, “Our women have trooped out to the Makurdi/Abuja federal highway since 5am today, you can hear from background how they are singing emotional songs and no vehicle coming from either Abuja or Makurdi can move now.
“The women are protesting the killing of five people yesterday (Thursday) night and this morning (Friday).
He added, “Three people were killed at Ngban yesterday night and two people killed at Nyian this morning, the women have said that they are not going to leave the road until the governor comes and talk to them. Am right now at the road the women are protesting waiting for governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia to come and address them.
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