Nearly eight months after the horrific massacre that shook Guma Local Government Area, the wheels of justice are finally turning. The Federal Government is set to arraign 28 suspects today at the Federal High Court in Abuja in connection with the mass killings in Yelewata, Benue State.+1
The suspects, who were apprehended during a coordinated security crackdown in June 2025, are facing charges related to the brutal attack that claimed over 100 lives. According to the Attorney-General’s office, the arraignment follows a “painstaking investigation” involving multiple security agencies. The hearing will take place before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik, as the government seeks to send a definitive signal against the wave of violence that has plagued the North Central region.+1
For the survivors and the families of the victims in the Nyiev community, this day has been long-awaited. While the state government has recently begun resettlement efforts for those displaced, the focus today remains squarely on the courtroom, where many hope the legal process will finally provide the accountability and closure that the community has been desperate for since the June tragedy.
