African country charges suspects over mass killing

February 4, 2026

TL;DR

Nine men are accused of involvement in a raid that killed 150 people in Benue state, Nigeria.
The suspects face 57 terrorism-related charges and have pleaded not guilty.
The attack reportedly occurred in Yelwata, Guma district, in June 2025.
Prosecutors allege the men held planning meetings, raised funds, procured weapons, and mobilized militants.
Benue state is prone to communal violence, kidnappings, and banditry.
Nigeria declared a nationwide security emergency last November due to mass kidnappings and attacks.
The Nigerian Army recently killed a Boko Haram commander and ten militants in Borno state.

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