Herdsmen Responsible for Benue Massacre That Killed More Than 270 Christians Put on Trial

Nine Fulani herdsmen went on trial this February for their role in organizing the June 2025 Benue massacre in Nigeria, which killed more than 270 Christians in one of the deadliest single attacks against the faith community in the country's recent history. The trial represents a rare instance of accountability for anti-Christian violence in Nigeria, where thousands of believers have been killed by Islamist militants and armed herdsmen with near-total impunity over the past decade. The proceedings are being closely watched by international human rights organizations as a test of Nigeria's willingness to break the cycle of impunity that has made it one of the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians.