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President Tinubu to Visit Benue State Amidst Security Concerns

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President Bola Tinubu will embark on an official visit to Benue State on Thursday, June 19, 2025, to assess the security situation following the recent killing of dozens of people by suspected armed herders. The visit comes in the wake of a series of massacres in the region, which have left numerous lives lost and communities devastated. The President's itinerary has been rescheduled, replacing a planned visit to Kaduna State, and will involve a series of meetings with stakeholders, including traditional rulers, community leaders, and youth groups.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu will travel to Benue State on Thursday, June 19, 2025, to assess the security situation.
  • The President will meet with stakeholders, including traditional rulers, community leaders, and youth groups, to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.
  • President Tinubu has dispatched the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Inspector General of Police, heads of intelligence agencies, the National Security Adviser, and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Defence Committees to Benue State in preparation for the visit.
  • The President has condemned the ongoing violence in Benue State and called on all leaders and residents to embrace peace, love, and mutual understanding.
  • President Tinubu will hold a town hall meeting with all stakeholders during the visit.
  • The President has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and all those who have suffered losses as a result of the crisis.

Statistics:

  • Dozens of people have been killed by suspected armed herders in Benue State in recent attacks.
  • The President's visit aims to assess the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.
  • The President will meet with all stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups.
  • President Tinubu has already dispatched national security officials to Benue State in preparation for the visit.

Sources:

  • Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy)
  • Premium Times, "President Tinubu Reschedules Visit to Kaduna State, Headed to Benue" (June 16, 2025)

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