BENUE KILLINGS: NIGERIANS MUST STAND TOGETHER - SUPER EAGLES FORWARD, MOSES SIMON.
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BENUE KILLINGS: NIGERIANS MUST STAND TOGETHER - SUPER EAGLES FORWARD, MOSES SIMON.

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Nigerian footballer, Moses Simon, has expressed his condolences to the victims and families affected by the recent deadly attack in Benue State. 


Over 200 people, mostly internally displaced persons (IDPs), were brutally killed in the attack on Yelwata village.


Simon, who plays for Nantes, took to social media to sympathize with the victims and urge Nigerians to stand together against violence. 


He wrote, "My heart goes out to the victims and families affected by the tragic Benue killings. We must stand together against violence and demand justice."


The attack has sparked widespread outrage, with Benue residents protesting over the weekend and social media platforms flooded with awareness about the gruesome events. 

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Published on June 17, 2025
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