Benue Crisis: President Tinubu to Visit Benue State on Wednesday

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to visit Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state.

According to a statement signed by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups, to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities during his visit. The President is expected to hold a town hall meeting with all stakeholders during the visit.

President Tinubu has previously condemned the ongoing violence in Benue State and called on all leaders and residents to embrace peace, love, and mutual understanding. He extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to all those who have suffered losses as a result of the crisis.

In preparation for the visit, President Tinubu has dispatched the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Inspector General of Police, heads of intelligence agencies, the National Security Adviser, and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Defence Committees to Benue State.

This visit comes after the murder of over 200 people in Yeluwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday caused public outcry.