Condolences are still pouring in for the victims of the Benue State attack and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has added his voice to the cluster.
He expressed heartfelt condolences to the people of Benue State after brutal attacks that have left over 200 residents dead in recent week.
In a statement, Tinubu urged the people of the state to remain calm, manage their diversity with unity
“I sympathise with the people of Benue State and all who have lost loved ones in these attacks,” the President stated.
To demonstrate his administration’s commitment to addressing the crisis, President Tinubu has dispatched a high-level delegation to the state.
The team includes the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Inspector General of Police, the National Security Adviser, heads of intelligence agencies, and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Defence Committees.
Flashpoint Of Persistent Violence
The President is expected to personally visit Benue on Wednesday, where he will engage with a broad coalition of stakeholders.
These includes traditional leaders, political figures, youth groups, and religious bodies, during a town hall meeting aimed at exploring long-term peace strategies.
As part of this shift in focus, the President has rescheduled a previously planned trip to Kaduna State, where he was due to commission major infrastructural projects.
The Kaduna visit will now take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
President Tinubu’s reaction follows growing criticism from political rivals and civil society groups.
Prominent opposition leaders such as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have faulted the President for his initial silence and absence in the wake of mounting bloodshed in one of Nigeria’s most agriculturally vital states.
Benue has been a flashpoint of persistent violence, with fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen leaving dozens dead and thousands displaced.
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Many communities are still reeling from the trauma as calls for decisive federal intervention grow louder.
