Prof Steve Ugbah on whose election Ayede was assassinated was given an ambassadorial position in Russia and could not be close to see the needs of the Mbaiber or Shangev-ya or Kwande kinsmen of Ayede.

Source: https://www.blueprint.ng/who-will-remember-charles-ayede-the-pillar-of-the-broom-revolution-in-kwande/

Yiaga Africa also received reports about recurring clashes between herdsmen and farmers in Ucha Gbeji, Vaase and Boiko Ayti communities in Ukum LGA and Mkomon, Moon, Mbaikyor and Liev1 communities in Kwande LGA, in Benue State.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202303180073.html