In Yelewata village, Nigeria’s Benue state, armed attacks in late Friday left at least 100 fatalities, with many still unaccounted for and numerous injuries reported. Amnesty International described horrific scenes, including families locked and burned in their homes. While police have confirmed the incident, the identity of the attackers remains unclear. This violence is part of a larger trend in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, where conflict over resources and ethnic strife has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement since 2019.
Gunmen killed at least 100 people in Nigeria's Benue state, highlighting ongoing violence and ethnic tensions that have plagued the region.
Amnesty International reported that many families were locked in their homes and burned, revealing the brutal reality of the attack in Yelewata.
Governor Hyacinth Alia dispatched a team to support the victims' families, showing official acknowledgment of the tragic event and the need for assistance.
The conflict over land and water resources between farmers and herders is exacerbated by ethnic and religious tensions in Nigeria's Middle Belt.
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