By our reporter 16-6-2025
President Bola Tinubu has directed his security chiefs to put an end to the unprovoked attacks and killings in Benue State, he also ordered the deployment of special forces to the troubled areas.
This emerged following last Saturday’s gory attack on Yelwata in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State more than 100 persons were killed some who were burnt alive by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Tinubu said the continued killings were unacceptable and it was time to put a stop.
“The latest news of wanton killings in Benue State is very depressing. We must not allow this bloodletting to continue unabated. Enough is now enough,” the president said.
“I have directed the security agencies to act decisively and arrest perpetrators of these evil acts on all sides of the conflict and prosecute them.
“Political and community leaders in Benue State must act responsibly and avoid inflammatory utterances that could further increase tensions and killings,” said Tinubu in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga who is presidential adviser on information and strategy.