JUST IN: President Tinubu Reschedules Kaduna Visit, Heads To Benue To End Killings

President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state.

The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who made this known in a statement on Monday, stated that due to the Benue Visit, the President has rescheduled his planned official visit to Kaduna State.

Naija News reports that during the Benue visit, Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders-including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups-to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.

Onanuga added that the President's visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.

According to reports, at least 200 persons were killed in the latest round of attacks in Benue, but the State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, put the figure at 59.

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,ÔÇØ Onanuga added.