President Bola Tinubu arrived in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, on Thursday amid mounting public pressure to address the ongoing wave of violent attacks devastating communities across the state.
Touching down at the Nigerian Air Force Tactical Air Command Base around 12:58 p.m., President Tinubu was received by senior government officials, top military personnel, and state dignitaries.
The visit comes on the heels of brutal killings in Guma Local Government Area, where dozens of lives have been lost in recent weeks. The President is expected to visit Yelwata, one of the hardest-hit communities, to assess the scale of destruction firsthand.
As part of the day’s itinerary, he will also hold closed-door meetings with state leaders, traditional rulers, and key stakeholders to chart a path toward lasting peace and security.
To mark the significance of the visit, the Benue State Government declared Wednesday a public holiday, encouraging residents to engage with or observe the President’s intervention.
While many welcome the high-profile visit, citizens remain cautiously optimistic—hoping it leads to real change rather than another round of empty promises.
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