October 19, 2026

Yelwata killings

Benue Killings: Court continues trial of ethnic militia arrested by DSS for illegal arms’ possession Yelwata Benue state

Benue Killings: Court continues trial of ethnic militia arrested by DSS for illegal arms’ possession

PAUL ADAJI May 25, 2026
Weeks after the Federal High Court in Abuja began the trial of suspected members of Fulani and Idoma militias linked to ethic killings in Benue State, the same court on Monday, admitted in evidence a report of the Department of State Services (DSS), on how certain Agatu leaders in...
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107 Yelwata attack survivors remain hospitalized, says Benue official Benue State has been plagued by recurring violent attacks, kidnappings, and killings, often attributed to armed herdsmen, leaving residents in a state of fear and insecurity.

107 Yelwata attack survivors remain hospitalized, says Benue official

Offor Callistus July 16, 2025
On Tuesday, the Benue State Government reported that 107 survivors of the Yelwata attack are still receiving medical care at the Benue State Teaching Hospital in Makurdi. Permanent Secretary of the Benue Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency...
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Yelwata Killings: Group asks Police to charge suspects to court, unearth sponsors of attacks Yelwata Benue state

Yelwata Killings: Group asks Police to charge suspects to court, unearth sponsors of attacks

PAUL ADAJI, Abuja July 9, 2025
Club De Pals, Abuja, the association of Tiv elites and professionals resident in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on the Police to expedite investigation and charge the suspects reportedly arrested in connection with the recent killings in Yelwata, Benue state, to Court of competent jurisdiction so that...
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