The Federal Authorities on Sunday introduced its plan to arraign the suspects arrested in reference to the killing of over 300 individuals in Yelwata village, Benue State.
The suspects, are set to be arraigned on Monday, February 2, Kamarudeen Ogundele, the particular adviser to the president, Workplace of the AGF and Minister of Justice, stated in an announcement.
In line with Ogundele, the suspects will likely be arraigned earlier than Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal Excessive Courtroom, Abuja.
He stated, “This comes after a painstaking investigation and collaboration by authorities businesses.
“The workplace of the Legal professional Common of the Federation and Minister of Justice needs to guarantee Nigerians that Justice will likely be served within the matter to ship a powerful sign to the enemies of the nation, appearing below any disguise,” Ogundele said.
He additionally famous that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is dedicated to defending the lives and property of all Nigerians.
“The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is dedicated to the safety of lives and property of all as enshrined within the structure,” he stated.
Recall that some bandits had launched an assault on residents throughout the Yelwata village on June 13 and 14, 2025.
The assault led to the killing of over 300 individuals whereas about 3,000 others have been stated to have been displaced from their houses.
The assault started throughout the evening of June 13, 2025, inflicting outrage amongst a number of people and our bodies, domestically and internationally, together with Pope Leo XIV, who in his response stated, “nearly all of these killed have been internally displaced individuals who have been being housed at a neighborhood Catholic mission.”