Tinubu Bows to Pressure, to Visit Benue over Spate of Mass Killings on Wed, Postpones Official Visit to Kaduna

President Bola Tinubu has bowed to mounting pressure to visit Benue state for first-hand information and engagement with critical stakeholders following the dastardly spate of mass killings that have rocked the state in recent times.

Tinubu who had rescheduled official visit to Kaduna State would instead, 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.

Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed this in a statement, on Monday, said that the President’s visit aimed to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.

During his stay, he said, President Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders—including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups—to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.

In preparation for the visit, President Tinubu has already 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.

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.

According to his itinerary released over the weekend, President Tinubu was scheduled to visit Kaduna State on Wednesday to commission various state government projects. However, the official visit will now occur on Thursday, June 19, 2025.