Members of Agatu community in Benue State who were victims of attacks by Fulani herdsmen have sued the Nigerian government to ECOWAS court, demanding a compensation of N10 billion.
In an application made available to NAN on Wednesday, the community prayed the court to direct the government to rebuild and resettle members of the community.
They claimed that the compensation will be used for alleged death, injuries and properties destroyed during the attacks.
They also sought order directing the defendants to take measures securing the community from further attacks.
They alleged that thousands were killed and properties worth over N1 billion naira were destroyed.
“The defendant did not take legislative, judicial or security measures to prevent protect or assuage the continuous killings and destruction of properties in Agatu.
“Despite the wholesome level of human rights violations by the so called “Fulani herdsmen” in March 2016, the defendant’s top functionaries – The President; the Minister of Interior and the Inspector General of Police – have refused to visit the victims and the communities.
“All the defendant and its agencies do after every attack is to lay the blame on “Fulani herdsmen” and then refuse to prevent further killings and destruction of properties,” part of the application read.
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