Killings : Tinubu to visit Benue Wednesday, shifts Kaduna visit

President Bola Tinubu is expected to travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent killings in the state.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who made the disclosure, in a statement issued on Monday, June 16, said as a result of the planned visit, he has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State.

He said Tinubu’s visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.

According to him, Tinubu, during his stay, will meet with all stakeholders – including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups – to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.

He said the President, in preparation for the visit, has already dispatched the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), heads of intelligence agencies, the National Security Adviser, and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Defence Committees to Benue State.

However, Onanuga disclosed that the official visit to Kaduna State will now hold on Thursday, June 19.