At least 100 people were killed in a brutal overnight attack on the village of Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, between Friday night and Saturday morning, according to Amnesty International Nigeria. The rights group reported that dozens more are missing, hundreds injured, and many victims were tragically burned alive in their homes. Social media footage confirmed scenes of charred bodies and destroyed structures. Benue police acknowledged the incident but declined to offer a precise casualty figure. This attack adds to a deadly pattern of violence in Benue, frequently driven by clashes over land and water between local farming communities and herders. Authorities responded swiftly: Governor Hyacinth Alia dispatched a state delegation to support survivors and their families . Local security analysts emphasize the need for lasting solutions to recurring communal violence and clearer strategies to ensure safety and justice for affected communities
