By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Traditional Ruler of Yelwata Community in Benue State, HRH Kumaga Jor, has declared support for United States President Donald Trump’s move to end what he described as Christian genocide in Nigeria.
About 200 persons were reportedly massacred when suspected Fulani gunmen attacked Yelwata in June 2025.
Speaking with journalists in Makurdi on Thursday, Jor welcomed Trump’s recent ‘US military action threat’, saying the situation mirrors the realities on the ground.
He agreed with Trump that there is ongoing killing of Christians in Nigeria.
According to him, “the attack on his domain as well as other attacks in Benue State were carried out by Muslim terrorists”.
Jor thanked the US President for showing concern for Nigerian Christians and urged him to act swiftly.
According to him, “the situation remains dire as killings go on almost daily with many villages sacked and occupied by the terrorists”.
He expressed sadness that original inhabitants have now been displaced and are living in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps across Benue State.