- Tinubu orders IGP to bring those responsible for the killings to justice
- Tinubu met with victims’ families
- Tinubu encouraged Governor Hyacinth Alia to allocate land for ranching
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country’s service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to bring those responsible for the devastating killings to justice in response to the recent wave of violence in Benue State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President’s directive came during his visit to the State, where he met with victims’ families and attended a town hall meeting with local stakeholders.
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The President visit aimed to address the escalating security challenges in the North-Central region .
“Police, I hope your men are on alert to listen to information. How come no arrest has been made? I expect there should be an arrest of those criminals.
“Christopher (the Chief of Defence Staff), you have given much. I watch your comments, you can’t be tired of staying in the bush. Oloyede and the Air Marshal, we thank all of you, but we need to keep our ears to the ground, let’s get those criminals.
“Let’s get them out. DG NIA, DG SSS, retool your information channels and let’s have tangible intelligence so that this will not occur again.”
The President also encouraged Governor Hyacinth Alia to allocate land for ranching, emphasizing the importance of promoting sustainable solutions to mitigate conflicts between farmers and herders in the region.
Additionally, he called on the citizens of Benue to unite against acts of violence and for traditional leaders to collaborate with the government in ensuring lasting peace.
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