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Fulani Jihadists Massacre About 200 Christians in Benue’s Yelwata Village

President Tinubu has directed security agencies to act decisively to arrest those responsible after protests highlighted dire humanitarian shortages among survivors.

A man stands in front of a damaged and burnt house following a deadly gunmen attack in Yelewata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
A burnt bike remains following a deadly gunmen attack in Yelewata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
A woman stands in front of the remains of a burnt building following a deadly gunmen attack in Yelewata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
Burnt grains and farming equipment sit inside a storehouse following a deadly gunmen attack in Yelewata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye

Overview

  • Around 200 Christians were killed when Fulani jihadist herdsmen attacked the Catholic mission in Yelwata on June 13–14.
  • Survivors lack adequate food, shelter, medical care and other essentials following the assault.
  • Thousands of people protested in Makurdi, demanding government action to protect rural Christian communities.
  • Tactical teams and reinforcements have been deployed in vulnerable areas as security agencies pursue suspects in the massacre.
  • Pope Leo condemned the killings as an act of “extreme cruelty” and called for security, justice and peace in Benue State.