A memorial monument to commemorate the victims of the Yelewata attacks was unveiled on June 12 by Mr. Judd Saul, the CEO of Equipping the Persecuted.
The Yelewata Genocide Memorial Monument, sponsored by Equipping the Persecuted USA and facilitated by Franc Utoo, Esq., honours over 270 individuals who lost their lives in the June 13 and 14, 2025 attacks on the farming community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
During the ceremony, Mr. Saul emphasised that the monument serves as a reminder of the persecution of Christians in the region and a testament to the organisation’s commitment to advocating for an end to such violence.
The Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, Most Rev. Wilfred Anagbe, received the ETP delegation and reiterated his stance on the need for displaced residents to return to their ancestral homes.
Bishop Anagbe commended Equipping the Persecuted for its support to victims of violence and praised their efforts as a commitment to humanitarian service.
Franc Utoo highlighted the significance of preserving the memory of each victim, stating that the monument ensures their stories are never forgotten.
A memorial service led by Bishop Anagbe was held yesterday, June 13, to honor the victims.