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Nigeria Charges Nine with Terrorism in Yelwata Attack

2/2/2026

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  • Nigerian prosecutors charged nine men with terrorism for the June 2025 Yelwata attack, which killed over 150.
  • The charges, filed in Abuja, describe planning, fundraising, and cross-state mobilization.
  • Ringleader Ardo Lawal Mohammed Dono coordinated activities in Nasarawa state.
  • The attack highlights violence in Nigeria's Middle Belt, while U.S. forces target terrorist sites, signaling increased security cooperation.