A Facebook page, Igede Firsts, has sparked online discussions with a series of posts expressing deep suspicion over the presence of Chinese nationals and a team from CHEC in Igedeland. The posts question the circumstances surrounding their arrival, demanding answers on who facilitated their entry, under what platform or capacity they are operating, and whether those responsible are aware of alleged clandestine networks involving Chinese interests and Fulani terrorists in states such as Zamfara, Borno, and Plateau.
The page highlighted past incidents in other regions where Chinese mining activities reportedly followed community displacements, warning residents to approach engagements with caution. It emphasized that “Chinese on their own cannot appear in Igedeland without an insider” and urged vigilance to prevent the exploitation of local natural resources.
In an earlier post, the page noted that “there is something those Chinese people are seeing that we are unaware of,” referencing similar activities in Zamfara and Yobe where indigenous communities reportedly lost control of their lands. It called for careful trading while expressing fears that the Chinese may have discovered valuable minerals beyond gold and silver in the area.
The posts have generated significant engagement, with many users calling for transparency from local authorities regarding any agreements with foreign entities. As of now, no official responses from relevant government bodies or the parties involved have been reported. The development reflects growing local apprehensions about foreign investments and resource protection in parts of Benue State.
