June 15, 2025, Abuja Armed attackers brutally killed more than 100 people in the village of Yelawata in central Benue State, Nigeria. The attackers locked people in rooms, set them on fire and opened fire, killing several people from burns or bullet wounds. Details of the attack Benue state, where the north is predominantly Muslim and the south is predominantly Christian, has long been embroiled in land and water disputes. Several people are missing in the attack, while the death toll could rise as the wounded lack proper medical care. Police spokesman Adyumu Idet confirmed the attack and that investigations were underway. According to local sources, the Fulani armed group, which often damages farmers' crops and carries out attacks, may be behind it. In May this year, 20 people were also killed in the same area. The aftermath The attack highlights the growing unrest and religious-ethnic conflicts in central Nigeria. The government urgently needs to improve security and bring those responsible to justice.