The Federal Government has announced that individuals arrested in connection with the deadly attacks in Yelwata, Benue State, will be arraigned in court on Monday.
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This was made known in a statement issued on Sunday by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
The statement noted that the suspects will be presented before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, following what it described as the conclusion of investigations into the incident.
“after a painstaking investigation and collaboration by government agencies.”
“The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice wishes to assure Nigerians that justice will be ensured in the matter, to send a strong signal to the enemies of the country acting under any disguise.”
The statement, signed by the media aide to the AGF, Mr. Kamarudeen Ogundele, further noted that “The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to the protection of the lives and property of all, as enshrined in the Constitution.”
The Yelwata killings took place in June 2025 in the Yelwata community, located in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
The violence reportedly started late on June 13, 2025 in Benue, and spilled into the early hours of June 14, when suspected armed herdsmen launched coordinated attacks on residential buildings, a local market, and a Catholic mission.
During the assault in Benue, houses were torched, victims were brutally mutilated, and the attackers exchanged gunfire with security operatives.
Reports indicate that more than 100 people lost their lives, while approximately 3,000 residents were forced to flee their homes.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier condemned the massacre and directed security and law enforcement agencies to track down those responsible and ensure they are prosecuted.
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