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Tinubu, Bola

President Tinubu Directs Resolution Committee to End Killings in Benue

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President Bola Tinubu has taken concrete steps to address the ongoing crisis in Benue state by directing the state governments to establish a resolution committee to end the killings and displacements of communities. At a town hall meeting with Benue stakeholders, Mr. Tinubu emphasized the need for unity, sincere leadership, and actionable peace strategies to tackle the issue. He listed notable figures, including the Tor Tiv and Gen. Atom Kpera (rtd), as members of the committee. The President also pledged his commitment to investing in the peace project, urging the people of Benue to find lasting peace and convert the tragedy into economic prosperity.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu has directed the Benue and Nasarawa state governments to constitute a resolution committee to end the killings and displacements in Benue state.
  • The committee will be led by notable figures, including the Tor Tiv, James Ayatse, Och'Idoma Elaigwu Odogbo, and Gen Atom Kpera (rtd).
  • The President has pledged his commitment to investing in the peace project, aiming to find lasting peace and convert the tragedy into economic prosperity.
  • Over 200 people have been killed, scores injured, and houses and properties destroyed in the June 13 attack on Yelwata.
  • The President emphasized the need for unity, sincere leadership, and actionable peace strategies to tackle the crisis.
  • He urged the people of Benue to stop seeing one another as enemies and to embrace peace with serious understanding.
  • The committee is expected to work towards resolving the crisis and restoring peace in the affected areas.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 people were killed in the June 13 attack on Yelwata.
  • Scores of people were injured in the attack, with many more displaced from their homes.
  • Houses and properties in Yelwata were destroyed, causing significant losses to the community.
  • The President has pledged his commitment to investing in the peace project, with a focus on finding lasting peace and converting the tragedy into economic prosperity.

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