US EditionNigeria: Tinubu Reacts to Benue Killings, Orders Security Chiefs to Restore Peace
- On Sunday night, President Bola Tinubu directed security chiefs to restore peace in Benue State after over 100 people were killed in a massacre in Yelwata community.
- The massacre followed reprisal attacks involving farmers, herders, and local communities, prompting Tinubu to task Governor Hyacinth Alia with convening reconciliation meetings to end the violence.
- Youth protests blocked the Lafia-Makurdi highway, and police used teargas to disperse crowds in Makurdi, while intelligence and security officials arrived to direct operations and restore order.
- President Tinubu said, “Enough is now enough,” ordered the arrest and prosecution of all perpetrators, and urged political leaders to avoid inflammatory statements that could escalate the conflict.
- The directive aims to achieve lasting peace and harmonious coexistence in Benue by fostering responsible leadership and dialogue led by Governor Alia among the warring parties.
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Tinubu orders probe of Benue killings - Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the recent killings in Benue state. Daily Trust had reported how no fewer than 100 people were killed following an attack by armed invaders on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of the State. Subsequently, the youth of Yelwata blocked the Lafia-Makurdi highway, protesting the killings. The protest continued Sunday morning in the capital city of M…
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