President Bola Tinubu has issued fresh directives to security chiefs to implement his earlier instructions aimed at restoring peace and stability in Benue State, following renewed violence that has claimed several lives.
In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Mr Tinubu reiterated his commitment to ending the cycle of bloodshed in the state, describing the killings as ‘inhuman and anti-progress.’
In response to the latest reprisal attacks, security and intelligence agencies, including the police and military, have been deployed to the state to coordinate operations and stabilise affected communities.
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The president also urged Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to urgently convene reconciliation and dialogue sessions among farmers, herders, and local communities to address longstanding grievances and promote peaceful coexistence.
“The latest news of wanton killings in Benue State is very depressing. We must not allow this bloodletting to continue unabated. Enough is now enough,” Tinubu said.
“I have directed the security agencies to act decisively and arrest perpetrators of these evil acts on all sides of the conflict and prosecute them,” he added.
Mr Tinubu also warned political and community leaders against making inflammatory remarks that could further inflame tensions, urging them to help de-escalate the crisis and rein in provocateurs.
He called on Mr Alia to rise to the occasion and lead peacebuilding efforts across the state.
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“This is the time for Governor Alia to act as a statesman and immediately lead the process of dialogue and reconciliation that will bring peace to Benue,” Mr Tinubu said.
The president emphasised that genuine peace is achievable if leaders work together with fairness, justice, and mutual respect.
