Posted by Samuel on Sun 04th Jan, 2026 - tori.ng
The discovery is linked to the de@dly attack on Yelwata that occurred between June 13 and June 14, 2025, when armed assailants invaded the farming community, k!lling scores of residents and displacing many others.
An American citizen, Mr. Alex Barbir, has paid a visit to Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where skeletal remains believed to be those of victims of past violent attacks — including children — were reportedly discovered.
The discovery is linked to the de@dly attack on Yelwata that occurred between June 13 and June 14, 2025, when armed assailants invaded the farming community, k!lling scores of residents and displacing many others.
Eyewitnesses said that although the affected areas had earlier been cleared following the attacks, human bones were still visible on the ground and could be easily picked up, showing the scale and brutality of the violence that struck the area.
Residents described the sight as deeply distressing, saying it reopened painful memories of the massacre, which claimed the lives of many villagers, particularly women and children.
They noted that the lingering presence of skeletal remains reflects unresolved trauma and deep emotional scars within the community.
Some residents drew spiritual parallels, likening the scene to the biblical Valley of Dry Bones in the Book of Ezekiel, which they interpreted as a symbol of hope and restoration after widespread devastation.
Others expressed optimism that renewed international attention, including advocacy by foreign individuals and global leaders, could help draw focus to the persistent insecurity in Benue State and contribute to preventing future attacks.
Community members called on government authorities at all levels, as well as humanitarian and civil society organisations, to intensify efforts toward justice, improved security, and psychosocial healing for victims and affected families.