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Nigeria Files Terrorism Charges Over Summer Deadly Attack That Killed 150

Nigeria Files Terrorism Charges Over Summer Deadly Attack That Killed 150

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Nigeria Files Terrorism Charges Over Summer Deadly Attack That Killed 150 Nigerian prosecutors have filed 57 terrorism-related charges against nine men over a... 02.02.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Nigeria Files Terrorism Charges Over Summer Deadly Attack That Killed 150 Nigerian prosecutors have filed 57 terrorism-related charges against nine men over a June 2025 attack on the Yelwata community in Benue State, central Nigeria.The case was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing the suspects of planning the raid, raising funds, procuring weapons, and recruiting fighters across several states.Prosecutors say ringleader Ardo Lawal Mohammed Dono and others coordinated the attack from neighboring areas, supplied AK-47s, and used safe locations for meetings. The assault reportedly involved burning homes and causing heavy civilian casualties.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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