UN Condemns Benue Killings, Demands Justice For Victims
The United Nations has condemned the weekend violent attacks in Yelewata, Benue State, where over 200 civilians were brutally killed in their sleep.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, through his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq, described the killings as “appalling” and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
“We are monitoring the situation,” Haq said.
“The Secretary-General condemns the killing of innocent civilians, including in Nigeria, and we hope that those responsible for this violence will be found and apprehended,” he added.
The attacks, which targeted the Yelewata community in North Central Nigeria, left hundreds dead and displaced thousands, sparking renewed outrage and concern from both local and international bodies.
President Bola Tinubu also condemned the killings, describing the violence as “deeply troubling.”
He called on all leaders and residents in the state to embrace peace, love, and mutual understanding.
President Tinubu is expected to visit Benue on Wednesday.
During the trip, he is expected to meet with stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political figures, religious leaders, community heads, and youth groups.
The president expressed condolences to the families of the victims and all affected by the violence, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ending the cycle of conflict in the region.
UN Condemns Benue Killings, Demands Justice For Victims is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
