Jude Abaga, better known by his stage name MI, is a music executive and rapper from Nigeria. He has spoken out about his sadness over the recent deaths in Benue State, offered support to the towns hit hard, and demanded an end to the bloodshed.
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“My heart is heavy,” MI wrote on Monday, taking to X. The loss of life in the Middle Belt is a terrible sight for me. These recent killings in Benue are more than just numbers; they represent the severing of our people, our families, and our communities.
My brothers and sisters in Benue have my full support,” he went on to say. When you hurt, I hurt too. This cycle of violence has been afflicting our land for far too long; we must not allow it to become normalised. Those who have passed away, know that you will be remembered. We are here to support those who have remained.
In addition, he demanded a more open inquiry into the attacks and increased security for at-risk neighbourhoods.