People of the Middle-Belt, spearheaded by the Benue People’s Congress today 22^nd January 2017 staged a protest in London, condemning the carnage by Fulani herdsmen and the attendant silence of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Starting at the Nigerian High Commission at 9 Northumberland Avenue, Westminster London, the group camped outside the High Commission to register their displeasure at the complicit silence of the Nigerian Authorities.

They then proceeded to 10 Downing Street, the UK seat of power and delivered a petition to the office of the Prime Minister – Mrs Theresa May.

The group held several inscriptions and banners condemning the killings of innocent civilians by herdsmen and the in-action of Government authorities.

Lending the Plateau voice were several principals of the Plateau State Association, including the President – Mrs Josephine Ibrahim, Treasurer – Mr Alvin Plems Kyentu, PRO – Dr Chinan Mclean and other members including Mr Wapshak Nastu, Mr Aaron Fom and a host others.

Representatives from Kaduna, Taraba and other southern states also attended the protest.

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Pictures of London Protests against herdsmen attacks: Plateau stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Benue