Benue Killings: Governor, Lawmakers Clash as SGF and Former Generals Step In..
In response to the recent mass killings in Benue State—where over 200 people, including women and children, were murdered in Guma LGA—President Bola Tinubu is meeting with key stakeholders today to seek lasting peace.
The State Assembly criticized Governor Hyacinth Alia and other leaders for failing the people, while opposition parties urged Tinubu to declare a state of emergency. The UN also condemned the attacks.
Ahead of Tinubu’s visit, top security officials, the SGF, retired generals, and political leaders gathered in Benue to strategize. The President is expected to hold a town hall meeting and push for urgent reforms to end the violence and restore security.
Tinubu Meets Benue Stakeholders After Deadly Attacks
In response to the brutal killing of over 200 people in Yelewata, Guma LGA, President Bola Tinubu is visiting Benue State today to meet with key stakeholders and hear their concerns directly.
The massacre, which involved the use of sophisticated weapons and arson, has triggered outrage. The Benue State House of Assembly condemned Governor Hyacinth Alia and other leaders for failing to protect the people, while opposition parties urged Tinubu to declare a state of emergency. The UN also called for a thorough investigation.
Ahead of the visit, the President dispatched top security officials, including the SGF and IGP, to coordinate response efforts. Retired generals, lawmakers, and political leaders have gathered in Makurdi for consultations, led by Senator George Akume.
Tinubu is expected to hold a town hall with traditional rulers, community leaders, and youth groups. His administration promises renewed efforts toward ending the violence, especially the persistent farmers-herders clashes.
Officials stress the importance of unity, peace, and long-term security reforms to protect lives and restore stability across the region.
“The President is expected to hold a town hall meeting with all stakeholders during the visit,” the statement read.
Tinubu had condemned the ongoing violence in Benue State and called on all leaders and residents to embrace peace, love, and mutual understanding.
Ahead of the President’s visit, the Secretary to the GF, Senator George Akume, convened a consultative meeting with stakeholders.
The President’s Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare, who revealed this via his verified X account on Tuesday, disclosed that retired generals, serving and retired politicians, participated in the meeting.
He stated,” Presently in Yelwata village, one of the villages attacked recently in Benue ahead of the visit of President Bola Tinubu tomorrow. The people gathered dejectedly to hear from their leaders & lawmakers from Abuja. The conversation and consultation were led by the SGF, George Akume
“League of Retired Generals from Benue State, 18 months ago, handed a Security Brief to Governor Hyacinth Alia. This is the time to dust up that document as President Tinubu charges all stakeholders in Benue to find a lasting solution to the incessant farmers-herders clash.
“Makurdi, Benue State, is gradually filling up ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s Wednesday visit. Retired Generals, Serving and Retired Politicians, former and Serving Ministers, serving and former federal lawmakers, notables, community leaders, businessmen of Benue origin, academics, civil society leaders, youth leaders, APC leaders and other party leaders are on ground, political appointees also.
“This time, a renewed commitment to stopping the bloodletting and finding a lasting solution seems on hand. They have come around because they also believe that President Tinubu will engage and ensure that peace returns.”
