Browsing: Killings

In the heart of Nigeria’s Middle Belt lies Benue State, once known for its rich agricultural output and peaceful, farming communities. Today, it’s a place of mourning where cries of mothers, burnt homes, and shallow mass graves have replaced the once vibrant sound of marketplaces and harvest songs. Since the beginning of 2025, over 200 lives have been brutally taken, yet the level of national attention and government action remains shockingly inadequate.

In 2009, Yusuf was killed by Nigerian security forces and Abubakar Shekau became the leader of Boko Haram. Under Shekau’s leadership, Boko Haram has grown more violent and has acquired a notoriety for mass killings.