President Bola Tinubu has announced that he will visit Benue State on Wednesday to commiserate with the people following the renewed wave of killings by suspected herdsmen. Tinubu made the declaration on Monday while commissioning the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network in the Federal Capital Territory.
“I will adjust my programme and go see Benue people on Wednesday,” the president said. This visit follows heavy backlash from citizens and political opponents who accused him of ignoring the tragedy unfolding in the state.
Tinubu Plans Benue Visit Amid Anger Over Silence
Benue has been reeling from weeks of relentless attacks, leaving at least 160 people dead. The killings, blamed on suspected herders, have devastated communities across the state. While the bloodshed is not new, the scale and frequency of the recent assaults have drawn national attention.
Opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi openly criticised the president for failing to visit or speak directly to the victims’ families earlier. Many Nigerians on social media also questioned the president’s silence in the face of what they describe as “mass murder.”
In his remarks, Tinubu urged Benue citizens to manage their differences.
“You must manage your diversity, anger and frustration and live as one united people,” he said.
Tinubu Plans Benue Visit as Herdsmen Killings Continue
Benue has long been the epicentre of clashes between nomadic herdsmen and local farming communities. But what began years ago as sporadic conflict has now grown into full-blown terror. Entire villages have been razed, homes torched, and families wiped out.
The recent killings have renewed calls for the federal government to take decisive action. Local officials and residents have demanded increased military presence and immediate humanitarian relief.
So far, government response has largely consisted of condolence messages and promises of future action. The president’s upcoming visit is being seen by some as a long-overdue step, while others argue it’s a reaction to mounting pressure, not proactive leadership.
Tinubu Plans Benue Visit After Herdsmen Killings
As Tinubu plans Benue visit after herdsmen killings, expectations remain high. Many will be watching to see whether the trip results in concrete policy shifts or if it simply ends as another ceremonial gesture. What’s clear is that the people of Benue are tired of words, they want security, action, and justice.
