Nearly 5,000 people, who were displaced by Nigeria’s communal violence, have arrived in Pobè, a border community located about 100 km from Cotonou, Benin Republic.
They said 4,477 people made up of 2,163 men and 2,314 women have taken refuge in the commune of Pobè for a week.
“A total of 688 households are affected by this massive displacement of Nigerian citizens after the inter-community clashes between the Peulhs and the Nago in the border area,” according to a publication of the communal communication unit.
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Official at Benin Republic assured them of their safety and better living conditions.
“I can assure you, you are our brothers and sisters, you are our parents, you are our friends. So your safety will be assured. That is why the police are already mobilised for you,” said the mayor of Pobè, Adebayo Simon Dina.
