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Yelwata Killings: Courts Orders Remand Of Nine Suspects In Kuje Correctional Centre
Justice Joyce Abdulmalikof the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered that the nine suspects arrested over the killings in Yelwata, Benue State, be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre pending trial.
The Federal Government arraigned suspects on Monday.
Leading the prosecution for the arraignment of nine suspects was the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).
The suspects were arraigned on a 57-count charge.
They pleaded not guilty when the counts were read to them through an interpreter.
The AGF asked for an accelerated trial, and the defendants were remanded at a correctional center, pending the commencement of the trial.
Counsel for the first, eighth, and ninth defendants asked for an oral application for bail.
The AGF said eight witnesses were ready to testify at the trial.
However, Justice Abdulmalik ordered that they be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre pending trial.
The case was adjourned to February 26 and 27 for trial.
Earlier, the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice assured Nigerians that justice would be served in the matter, sending a strong signal to enemies of the country acting under any disguise.
“The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to the protection of the lives and properties of all as enshrined in the constitution,” the statement by Kamarudeen Ogundele, the SA to the AGF and Minister of Justice, read.
He said this came after a “painstaking investigation and collaboration by government agencies” .
In June 2025, gunmen attacked the Yelwata community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing scores and leaving hundreds displaced.
The incident sparked a major protest and widespread condemnation.
Security agencies announced that they had arrested some people in connection with the attacks.
A survivor of the Yelwata attack, Msurshima Apeh, told the United States Congress, how she watched the killing of her five children during the onslaught.
“In the course of this action, I saw a tree when I lifted my eyes. I raised my hands on the tree and climbed up where I was able to hide myself. My five children that I left below were crying, and in my presence, they were being slaughtered by the terrorists,” she told the House Subcommittee on Africa, which examined President Donald Trump’s decision to return Nigeria to the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list in November 2026.
Tinubu had visited the state in the wake of the incident and asked security operatives to go after the masterminds.
“Police, I hope your men are on alert to listen to information. How come no arrest has been made? I expect there should be an arrest of those criminals,” Tinubu had said at the Benue Government House in Makurdi, the capital, during a stakeholders meeting.
The attack added to the series of violence recorded in the state, including the killing of four people in the Otobi community, including a House of Assembly candidate for Otukpo-Akpa State Constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election, Igbabe Ochi.
Turkish coaching legend Fatih Terim admits he’s a big fan of Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz.
Yildiz and Juve will meet Galatasaray tonight in the first-leg of their Champions League playoff.
Terim told Tuttosport of Yildiz: “A real star, as his last name suggests. I look at him with great pleasure. He is one of the best players not only in Juventus but also in Europe. Some players are born to be stars. Kenan is one of them. I’m glad he extended his contract. I think they needed an icon like him.
“After (Alessandro) Del Piero, which I have enjoyed watching throughout his career, he may be an idol who can meet Juve’s needs in this regard. I don’t know what will happen in the future, but in this period when we change jerseys frequently, I must say that Juve’s position for Kenan is something to be proud of.
“If he continues like this, his career at Juventus could reach Del Piero’s level and become one of the best names in the club’s history, joining legends such as (Michel) Platini, (Zinedine) Zidane, (Gianluigi) Buffon and my dear friend (Pavel) Nedvěd.
“And let’s not forget that he is still very young. He visited me last year and made me very happy. He addressed me as ‘Sir’. I realised that Kenan is not only a good player, but also a very respectful and honest person. I hope he continues to make us proud.”
The January arrival from Aston Villa scored twice for Roma in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Napoli.
Former Ajax star Roy, who played in Serie A with Foggia, recalled to TMW: “I coached him for the first time when he was 14 or 15, and what immediately struck me about him was his speed.
“And seeing him on the pitch was scary for his age. He had excellent technique, touch, and shooting. He had it in him. Then there was his mentality: the fact that he came from a truly wonderful family played a role in this.”
Roy also stated: “He’s perfect for Roma and for Italian football, in my opinion. A great team in Italy, it doesn’t matter if it’s not Juventus or Milan, he has this personality that fits perfectly with the Giallorossi.
“It’s truly a great marriage between Malen and Roma. As soon as I heard he could go there, I thought: this deal will work out great. Italy has a culture that suits him perfectly, more so than the English one.”
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has called for focus, precision and a complete 90-minute performance as his side look to settle a score with Benfica in Tuesday’s Champions League playoff first leg.
Fresh from a commanding 4-1 LaLiga win over a Real Sociedad side who had been unbeaten in 11 matches, Real arrive in Lisbon on a three-game winning run under Arbeloa. The Spaniard had been in charge for only two weeks when Madrid were stunned 4-2 by Benfica in last month’s league phase.
That defeat proved costly. With Benfica leading 3-2 but heading out, goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin ventured forward for a free kick and headed in a 98th-minute goal, sending Jose Mourinho’s side through to the playoff round on goal difference with the result denying Real automatic passage to the last 16.
Arbeloa is under no illusions about the task ahead.
“To win, we will have to play very well, and to do that, we will have to do many things right. We will have to defend well and attack well. We will have to stay focused on set pieces. And we will have to play a very complete game for 90 minutes,” he told a press conference on Monday.
The former Real defender credited his players for their swift upturn in form since he replaced Xabi Alonso.
“Since I arrived, I have seen a very positive attitude from all the players, and that has been key. In football, it’s much easier to be a manager than a player, because it’s easier to say what needs to be done than to do it.
“So much of the credit must go to the players. To their effort and hard work. The good results come thanks to the players we have, who prepare for every match as if it were a final. And with that mentality, that high standard, good results are coming. But we are confident that we can go even further.”
Arbeloa also expects a familiar edge from a Benfica side led by his former mentor and ex-Real Madrid manager Mourinho.
“One thing is clear: their spirit will be very similar to three weeks ago. They have a leader (in Mourinho) who sets the tone, the way they play and compete,” Arbeloa said.
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