Yelwata massacre

Not to be confused with Yelwa massacre.

The Yelwata massacre was a massacre of Christian villagers which took place between June 13 and 14, 2025 in the Nigerian village of Yelwata.[1] It is estimated that around 100 to 200 people were killed and about 3,000 were displaced.[2][3]

Attack

The attack began during the night of June 13, 2025.[2] According to Pope Leo XIV, "the majority of those killed were internally displaced people who were being housed at a local Catholic mission."[4]

Aftermath

After the attacks, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu promised to visit the Benue region.[2] Pope Leo XIV denounced the attacks, saying "I pray in particular for the rural Christian communities in the state of Benue, who have unceasingly been victims of violence."[4]

The Free Press criticized mainstream news outlets for either ignoring the massacre, or reporting it without mentioning the fact that the massacre was perpetrated by Muslims against Christians.[5]

References

  1. ^ Chimtom, Ngala Killian. "Prayers for victims of 'terrible massacre' in Nigeria". The Tablet. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Achirga, Abraham (17 June 2025). "Charred bodies, shattered lives after gunmen kill 100 in Nigeria". Reuters. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  3. ^ Shibayan, Dyepkazah (14 June 2025). "At least 100 people killed by gunmen in north-central Nigeria, rights group says". AP News. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  4. ^ a b "The Pope's words at the Angelus prayer". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  5. ^ Kearns, Madeleine (6 June 2025). "As Christians Are Slaughtered, the World Looks Away". The Free Press. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
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