President Tinubu Visits Makurdi Amid Benue Violence, Declares Public Holiday to Address Crisis
In a decisive response to the escalating violence in Benue State, President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Makurdi, the state capital, for high-level engagements aimed at restoring peace and stability.
Touching down at the Tactical Air Command of the Nigerian Air Force Base in Makurdi at exactly 12:58 p.m. today, President Tinubu is set to visit Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area — one of the hardest-hit communities in the wave of deadly attacks that have rocked the region.
To mark the significance of the visit and allow for broad public participation, the Benue State government has declared a public holiday. This move underscores the urgency of the situation and the government’s commitment to resolving the crisis.
During his visit, the President will meet with local leaders, security personnel, and key stakeholders in a bid to develop actionable solutions to the ongoing violence. More updates will follow as outcomes from the meetings emerge.
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