Tinubu to visit Benue over killings on Wednesday

President Bola Tinubu will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the killings in the state.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued on Monday, June 16.

Onanuga said Tinubu’s visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.

Onanuga stated that Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders – including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups – to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities in Benue State.

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He said the president, in preparation for the visit, has already dispatched the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), heads of intelligence agencies, the National Security Adviser, and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Defence Committees to Benue State.

The presidential spokesman added that Tinubu will hold a town hall meeting with all stakeholders during the visit.

According to his itinerary released over the weekend, President Tinubu was scheduled to visit Kaduna State on Wednesday to commission various state government projects.

However, Onanuga disclosed that the official visit will now occur on Thursday, June 19.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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