Forgotten Front: Why Nigeria’s Military Ignores Middle Belt Massacres
On June 14, 2025, Muslim Fulani militants attacked Yelewata, a community in Benue State, killing 258 Christian farmers. The community is located near military barracks in Lafia and Makurdi, yet help never came during the four-hour attack.
The Middle Belt, a predominantly Christian region, has seen routine mass killings with minimal military intervention. The federal government's response has been silence or suggestions that victims surrender their ancestral lands to their killers.
Nigeria’s security landscape is undeniably complex.
The incident in Yelewata is a stark example of the region's plight, with the military's absence during the attack raising questions about their priorities.
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