On June 13, 2025, armed militia stormed the Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area around 11:30 p.m., killing dozens, setting houses ablaze, and leaving hundreds displaced.
Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, while reacting to the tragedy, disclosed that 47 people were confirmed killed and 27 injured in the assault.
He described it as “a coordinated attack of terror against the community.”
“The invaders rampaged and pillaged the community, setting several houses ablaze and maliciously destroying other property and people’s means of livelihood,” Egbetokun further disclosed.
According to the police, 26 suspects have been arrested in connection with the killings.
“Two alleged masterminds were picked up on June 19, leading to seven more arrests the following day. Nine men were later arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on 57 terrorism charges under the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act 2022.”
Prosecutors allege the group held planning meetings in Nasarawa State in May and June 2025, raised funds, recruited fighters, and coordinated the raid.
A police witness told the court the attackers were “commissioned and funded by disgruntled Fulani chiefs.”
