Benue Bloodletting: Tinubu Visits Survivors, Meets with Stakeholders

President Bola Tinubu arrived at the Nigeria Air Force Base Airport in Makurdi on Wednesday afternoon for a condolence visit to Benue State.

This visit comes after last Friday’s devastating armed herdsmen attacks on the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, which tragically claimed over 200 lives.

Upon his arrival at approximately 12:58 pm, the President was greeted by prominent figures including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the host Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia.

Also present to receive him were Senate Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro, other federal lawmakers from Benue State, and Governors from other North Central states, along with various ministers and government appointees.

Following airport formalities, President Tinubu proceeded to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi to offer his sympathies to the survivors of the attack.

He then headed to the Benue State Government House, where he is scheduled to participate in a town hall meeting with Benue stakeholders.

This meeting is part of ongoing efforts to find a lasting solution to the years of armed herdsmen incursions in the state.