The Federal Government has announced that suspects arrested in connection with the recent killings in Yelwata community, Benue State, will be arraigned in court on Monday.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Kamarudeen Ogundele, Senior Assistant on Communication and Publicity to the Minister of Justice. According to the statement, the suspects will be brought before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on February 2.
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Justice Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), assured Nigerians that the government is determined to ensure justice is served, describing the planned arraignment as part of efforts to send a strong warning to those threatening national peace and security.
“This development follows a painstaking investigation and close collaboration among relevant government agencies,” Fagbemi said.
He added that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully committed to the protection of lives and property of all Nigerians, as guaranteed under the Constitution.
Benue State has in recent years been a flashpoint for violent attacks, often linked to long-standing communal disputes and tensions over land use. The latest incident in Yelwata community reportedly claimed several lives and displaced residents, triggering public outrage and renewed calls for decisive government action to address insecurity in the state.
The killings drew swift condemnation from civil society organisations, traditional rulers, and residents, many of whom demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
The Federal Government’s decision to arraign the suspects is widely seen as a significant step toward accountability amid growing concerns over recurring violence in the region. Authorities have reiterated that investigations are ongoing and warned that anyone found culpable, regardless of status or affiliation, will face the full weight of the law.
