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Federal Government confirms court arraignment of Yelwata massacre suspects in Abuja
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Attorney-General’s Office says investigation was thorough and inter-agency driven
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Over 100 deaths recorded in June 2025 Benue attack that displaced thousands
The Federal Government has announced that suspects linked to the deadly Yelwata massacre in Benue State will be formally arraigned in court on Monday.
The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Sunday by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, and made available to journalists.
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According to the statement, the suspects will be charged before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, following what the government described as a painstaking investigation involving multiple security and intelligence agencies.
The Attorney-General’s office assured Nigerians that the prosecution would be pursued diligently to ensure justice is served and to deter future attacks.
It stated that the arraignment is intended to send a strong signal to individuals or groups acting against the country under any guise that such crimes will not go unpunished.
The statement, signed by the media aide to the AGF, Mr. Kamarudeen Ogundele, reaffirmed the commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to the protection of lives and property in line with constitutional provisions.
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The Yelwata massacre occurred in June 2025 in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
The violence reportedly began late on June 13 and extended into the early hours of June 14, when suspected armed herdsmen launched coordinated attacks on homes, a local market and a Catholic mission in the area.
During the assault, several houses were set ablaze, residents were brutally attacked, and gunmen engaged security operatives in sporadic exchanges of gunfire.
Reports from the affected community indicate that more than 100 people were killed, while about 3,000 residents were displaced and forced to flee their homes.
President Tinubu had earlier condemned the killings and directed security and law enforcement agencies to track down those responsible and ensure they face prosecution.
The Federal Government said the planned arraignment underscores its resolve to uphold justice and restore confidence among affected communities in Benue State.
