PW1: As we proceeded, we heard gunshots from where we saw haze of dust apparently from the herd’s men who were retreating because we had convoy of over 40 cars and security. There was massive destruction, I saw two dead bodies that were cut down with machete and there was decaying already. So at that point we stopped and a drone was sent into the bush where we saw herdsmen retreating in their numbers with their cows. 42. The testimony of PW1 recounted a media tour to the affected communities and described what he saw through pictures taken by a drone. He recounted how people were killed and properties destroyed. The Applicant did not suffer any direct harm but saw people who claimed they have been displaced and only came back because they heard the media people will be visiting to tell the story to the world. At best, PW1 is a Journalist on the line of duty reporting events witnessed in the communities affected by the Fulani attacks. 43. The Court will now proceed to review the excerpt of the testimony of the second witness who is the 1st Applicant –Rev. Fr. Solomon Mfa. Court: Yes. Vembe: For avoidance of doubt please clearly tell this Honourable Court your names and what you do for a living? PW2: I am Reverend Father Solomon Mfa, a priest based in the Catholic Diocese of Gboko on secondment in Makurdi. Vembe: How many places or stations have you worked in since you were ordained a Catholic Priest? PW2: I worked in four places, I worked in St. Michaels Parish Jatu Oka, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral Makurdi, Sacred Heart Parish Udeye in Guma Local Government and St. Francis Catholic Mission Dauda Guma Local Government, Benue State. Court: Yes PW2: And now St. Augustine Parish Makurdi, Benue State. 18

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