President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shifted his planned visit to Kaduna State and is now en route to Benue State, in a direct response to last weekend’s tragic massacre that claimed the lives of over 200 innocent Nigerians in violent attacks by suspected armed herdsmen.
The visit comes amid national outrage and international concern over the escalating violence in Benue — a state long battered by farmer-herder clashes and systemic insecurity.
The bloodshed in Benue is one of the deadliest in recent years. Eyewitnesses recount horrifying scenes of mass graves, displaced families, and communities burnt to ashes. The violence reportedly swept through multiple villages, leaving behind destruction, trauma, and fear.
President Tinubu’s visit signals a possible shift in federal attention, as many have accused the central government of turning a blind eye to long-standing ethnic and land disputes that frequently erupt into bloodshed in the Middle Belt.
According to sources within the Presidency, the visit will include:
- Engagement with state leaders and traditional rulers
- Condolence visits to victims’ families
- A security assessment meeting with military commanders
- Strategic dialogue on sustainable peace frameworks
While these steps may bring temporary relief, locals are demanding real action—including the disarmament of militant herdsmen, justice for victims, and a proactive peace and security roadmap.
Nigerians across social media platforms have voiced their pain and frustration.
Some hail the President’s decision to visit as “long overdue,” while others criticize it as reactive and performative.
“You don’t wait until 200 people are butchered before acting,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter).
“Where were the security agencies before the killings? Why is Benue always on its own?”
This visit could be a turning point—or just another chapter in a long, tragic story. What the people of Benue need now is not just presidential presence but presidential action.
Concrete steps. Lasting reforms. Real justice.
At FaceToFace TV, we will continue to monitor and report as this story unfolds
Benue bleeds. Nigeria watches. And once again, we ask:
How many more must die before peace is prioritized over politics?
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