Benue: Suspected herdsmen k!ll farmer in fresh attack on Yelewata community
Armed men, suspected to be herdsmen, carried out an attack in Yelewata community, located in Nyiev Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing one farmer. The violent incident took place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This comes just two weeks after another attack left three residents dead and three others injured. It […]
Two bodies recovered after deadly attacks on Benue communities
Suspected Fulani herders have once again attacked parts of Benue State, killing two residents in a sudden and violent assault. On Tuesday night, reports from INFOLAND revealed that the armed men stormed Uikpam and Mbabai communities in Guma Local Government Area and began shooting at innocent villagers. By Wednesday morning, it was confirmed that two […]
Benue K!llings: Tinubu Visits Injured Victims At Teaching Hospital
President Bola Tinubu has paid a visit to some of the people who were injured in the deadly attack that happened in Yelwata, a community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. He visited them at the teaching hospital in Makurdi, the state capital. After checking on the victims at the hospital, President Tinubu […]
IGP Visits Benue, Commiserates With Government On Killings Of Residents
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, visited Benue State on June 16, 2025, following recent attacks that led to the deaths of many residents. He was joined by top police officers, including Deputy Inspectors-General and senior regional commanders, to show concern and take action. On arrival, the IGP went to the Benue State Government […]
‘We must manage our anger’ – Tinubu reacts to Benue massacre
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally spoken about the recent tragedy in Benue State. The attack happened in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local Government Area. It was reported that over 200 people lost their lives in the incident, which was blamed on suspected armed herdsmen. Tinubu made his comments on Monday during the opening […]
Family loses 23 members in herdsmen attack in Benue attack
Families in Benue State are in deep sorrow after gunmen, believed to be herdsmen, attacked Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area. The shocking event has left many people dead and survivors heartbroken. The attack started on Friday night, June 13, and lasted into the early hours of Saturday, June 14. It claimed the lives […]