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New defence lawyer’s request stalls Yelwata massacre trial

New defence lawyer’s request stalls Yelwata massacre trial

  • Posted By: premiumtimesng
  • March 4, 2026
Yelwata massacre (PHOTO CREDIT: Daily post)

On 2 February, the Nigerian government arraigned the nine defendants linked to the 13 June 2025 attack on Yelwata village in Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, which reportedly claimed the lives of about 150 people.

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