As President Bola Tinubu arrives in Nasarawa State to unveil key infrastructure projects, a sense of urgency and desperation fills the air. The Tiv Youth Organisation has issued a heartfelt plea to the President to intervene in the escalating violence and land grabbing that has been terrorizing Tiv communities in the state.
At a press conference held in Lafia, Comrade Isaiah Audu, the president of the Tiv Youth Organisation, condemned the series of unprovoked attacks that have ravaged numerous Tiv settlements across four local government areas. The rpteaded violence has resulted in the loss of innocent lives, destruction of farms, and the displacement of thousands of Tiv residents. According to Audu, the most recent incidents, which occurred on June 13 and June 15, 2025, affected several areas, including Dooga Ayande in Doma LGA, Antsa in Keana LGA, Tse Yange in Obi LGA, and Tse Akura in Giza Area Administrative Council.
The attacks have claimed the lives of several individuals, including Mr. Terfa Tswabee, Mr. Sham Kyodo, Zaki Kwaghtagher Ordue, and Teryem Aondo Apav. Many others have been injured, and numerous families have been forced to flee their ancestral homes in search of safety. The youth president’s appeal to President Tinubu is straightforward: use this visit as an opportunity to engage with security agencies and state authorities to bring an end to these attacks and ensure justice for the affected communities.
The Tiv Youth Organisation’s plea is rooted in a fundamental desire for peace and security. As Audu poignantly stated, “We are Nigerians too. We have the right to live in peace on our ancestral lands without fear of attacks or displacement.” The organisation’s message to President Tinubu is clear: “Mr. President, we are calling on you today not just to commission projects, but to commission peace and justice for the Tiv people of Nasarawa State.” As the President’s visit draws attention to the state’s infrastructure development, the Tiv Youth Organisation hopes that it will also bring much-needed attention to the plight of the Tiv communities and inspire urgent action to address their suffering.
