U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) responded to reports Saturday that over 100 Christians were killed in a terrorist attack in Nigeria.
According to Amnesty International Nigeria, the attack took place Friday morning in the country’s Benue state.
“The Nigerian authorities must immediately end the almost daily bloodshed in Benue state and bring the actual perpetrators to justice,” the organization said on X. “The horrifying killing of over 100 people by gunmen that invaded Yelewata; from late Friday into the early hours of Saturday 14 June 2025, shows the security measures government claims to be implementing in the state are not working.”
The Nigerian authorities must immediately end the almost daily bloodshed in Benue state and bring the actual perpetrators to justice.
The horrifying killing of over 100 people by gunmen that invaded Yelewata; from late Friday into the early hours of Saturday 14 June 2025, shows…
— Amnesty International Nigeria (@AmnestyNigeria) June 14, 2025
The organization also explained that many victims were still missing.
“Many people are still missing,” the post continued, “aside dozens injured and left without adequate medical care. Many families were locked up and burnt inside their bedrooms. So many bodies were burnt beyond recognition. Amnesty International has been documenting the alarming escalation of attacks across Benue state where gunmen have been on a killing spree with utter impunity. These attacks have been causing massive displacement and may affect food security as majority of the victims are farmers. The Nigerian authorities’ failure to stem the violence is costing people’s lives and livelihoods, and without immediate action many more lives may be lost.”
Aderholt mourned those who had been killed and condemned the violence against Christians.
“Absolutely horrific reports out of Benue, Nigeria,” Aderholt said on X. “Over 100 Christians reportedly massacred in a coordinated overnight attack in Yelewata. Eyewitnesses confirm the killers shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the assault. The world must not turn a blind eye to this violence against Christians.”
Absolutely horrific reports out of Benue, Nigeria. Over 100 Christians reportedly massacred in a coordinated overnight attack in Yelewata.
Eyewitnesses confirm the killers shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the assault.
The world must not turn a blind eye to this violence against…
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) June 15, 2025
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