*To visit Benue tomorrow following herdsmen attack in Yelewata community
*Cancels earlier scheduled visit to Kaduna to foster peace in Benue state
*President would meet with stakeholders to discuss solutions to such hostilities
*Herdsmen had attacked Yelewata in Guma LGA killing about100 people over the weekend
By Mathew Dadiya with Agency report
President Bola Tinubu has bowed to public criticisms and will be visiting Benue State on Wednesday following the herdsmen attack on the Yelewata community.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga said in a statement on Monday that Mr Tinubu had cancelled his scheduled visit to Kaduna on Wednesday.
“President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State,” said Mr Onanuga. “Instead, he will travel to 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.”
Mr Onanuga said Mr Tinubu would meet with stakeholders to discuss solutions to the attacks.
He stated, “The president’s visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction. During his stay, President Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders—including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups—to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.”
Herdsmen attacks on Yelewata in Guma local government area left hundreds dead over the weekend, sparking criticisms of Mr Tinubu’s government, as many labelled him an incompetent leader.
