An appeal has been made by the Bassa ethnic group in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State to President Bola Tinubu. They are seeking his intervention in facilitating the immediate return of over 200,000 displaced community members to their homes.
During a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the group also expressed their discontent over being labeled a militia group by the Nasarawa State Government.
Representing the community, Mr. Mark Jere, the Vice Chairman of the Bassa Cultural and Development Union, Nasarawa State chapter, emphasized the need for the reconstruction of destroyed Bassa homes in both Toto and Nasarawa Local Government Areas, which were damaged in 2018.
Additionally, Jere demanded adequate compensation and the provision of relief materials to assist the displaced Bassa people. He also urged the state government to disband vigilante groups in Toto Local Government Area and ensure the integration of Bassa individuals in employment and governance upon their return home.