Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The Nigerian government has charged nine persons allegedly linked to deadly attacks in Benue State, and parts of Plateau State.

Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF) Muhammad Abubakar filed six separate cases at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, charging the nine defendants in pairs and singly with acts of terrorism, including attacks and killings in Benue State, and other sundry offences such as illegal possession of firearms.

The charges also include planning and being part of preparation for acts of terrorism, carrying out reprisals and illegal buying and selling of firearms.

On 13 June, armed assailants attacked Yelwata in Guma LGA, killing over 100 people, injuring hundreds, and des...