One of the survivors of the attack on Yelewata community in Benue State, Michael Ajah, has narrated how he lost his family members during the recent killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

MyNigeria reported that the attackers killed over 200 residents and burnt properties between June 13 and June 14, 2025.

According to Ajah, he lost 20 family members and properties to the attack, which has rendered him hopeless.

Addressing newsmen, Ajah said, "My family members died in this house, 11, and some died in the other store, 8. My whole family members who died on that very day were 20."

He then pointed to his house and those of others who were burnt to ashes by the criminals.

He further stated that even the store where he kept his goods was burned during the attack on his community.

He lamented that the only property he had left was the clothes he had on while running away from the attackers.

Narrating how the attack started, Ajah said, "On that very day, rain started in the evening. So, we entered the house and I slept. While I was sleeping around 10:20 p.m., we heard gunshot sounds from nearby. Before we could notice what was going on, Fulani men entered our house."

On how he knew the attackers were Fulani, he said, "They were speaking and I heard them clearly, not that someone told me. I was inside the room, and they surrounded it. I escaped narrowly. My brothers and dad got burnt in this house, some escaped."

ASA