BENUE MASSACRE: NUJ CONDEMNS ATTACK.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the recent massacre in Benue State, where over a hundred innocent citizens were killed in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Council. 

The NUJ, in a statement by its National Secretary, Achike Chude, expressed grief and outrage over the killings, which have eroded public confidence in the nation-state and negatively impacted Nigeria's international image.

The union welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's condemnation of the tragedy and his call to action on the service chiefs to bring the perpetrators to justice, but emphasized that previous calls for action have yielded little results and urged for a different outcome this time around.

The NUJ said it is willing to work with the federal government and security agencies to bring an end to the violence and ensure the safety and security of Nigerian citizens. 

NUJ also suggested involving communities in a security network for self-defense to prevent further massacres, if the state cannot protect its citizens. 

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