Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has revealed that he feels pity for his client, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), because of his efforts in Benue State.

MyNigeria reported that an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen led to the massacre of over 200 residents of Yelwata community in Benue.

While authorities attempted to mute the news, VDM went to Benue to speak with the victims and showed the level of damage done to their properties by the assailants.

Despite receiving commendations from many Nigerians, his lawyer, Adeyanju, believes that the people of Benue will ultimately take sides with the same politicians who failed to protect them.

He shared on X, "That’s why I pity VDM whenever I see him endangering his life by going to Benue, etc. Nigerians no really send you for here. At the right time, they will always choose their politicians. They just love their politicians. I don’t want to be pessimistic but you will see the outcome of everything in 2027."

In another post, he said, "Omoyele Sowore is the perfect example you need not to die for Nigerians because if you do, they will say you didn’t die well. A man who has sacrificed his freedom, liberty and personal welfare for almost 4 decades, but is insulted and mocked because of irresponsible thieving politicians. Nigerians love their politicians more than anyone else. If you like, don’t have sense. Face your life and take your personal development seriously."

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

MyNigeria reported that the attackers struck 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."

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