President Bola Tinubu has disclosed his intention to visit the people of Benue State on Wednesday after clearing his schedule.
This, he said on Monday at the inauguration of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network in the Federal Capital Territory.
Recall, the Yelewata community in the Guma Local Government Area of the state lost about 250 people who were killed and burnt to death by suspected herdsmen in Benue State.
Following the sudden and unpleasant incident, many Nigerians have criticised Tinubu for his poor reception towards the Benue crisis; failing to visit the troubled area up till now.
However, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed on Monday, Tinubu is expected to hold a town hall meeting with all stakeholders — including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups — to seek lasting solution to the menace.
The statement reads, “In preparation for the visit, President Tinubu has already 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.
“The President is expected to hold a town hall meeting with all stakeholders during the visit,”.
Benue State has been under consistent attacks by suspected herdsmen for years, with some linking it to inter-communal conflicts as well as the quest for land dominance between the autochthonous agrarian dwellers and nomadic cattle rearers.
Many, young and old have lost their lives, families, and means of livelihood as a result of these attacks.
Favour Ikpeaba reporting for The Pendulum Media.
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