Pope Leo XIV and the Bishop of Makurdi catholic diocese, Wilfred Anagbe, has called on the federal government to protect vulnerable people in Benue State from persistent attacks.
He made the call during the unveiling of a 14-foot memorial wall to commemorate the 1st anniversary of those killed in Yelewata on June 13th 2025.
In a message read by the Bishop, Pope Leo XIV assures the people of Yelewata of sustained prayers as leaders across political lines demanding workable solutions to the killings in Benue state 
The one-year memorial wall monument built and commissioned by American missionaries led by Judd Saul, who also donated relief materials consisting of food and non-food items, is part of the global efforts to address attacks on vulnerable communities across Nigeria.
A total of 271 people, including 66 Children, 83 women, and 122 men, who were killed, have their names engraved on the memorial wall.
