“This matter [Gbeniyiri conflict] has come to an end today. The conflict began in August 2025 after a dispute over a ten-square-metre parcel of land in Gbeniyiri escalated into violence. The matter was reportedly taken to the palace of the Gbeniyiri chief for settlement, but one party rejected the decision, sparking clashes that quickly spread beyond the community. The purification rites started at Janivuro, near Gbeniyiri — the area where the first five of the 38 victims were killed — before moving to Dagbebu for further rituals. A new palace has been constructed to replace the Gbeniyiri chief’s palace, which was burnt down during the unrest.
