PRESIDENT TINUBU TO VISIT BENUE OVER CRISIS, SHIFTS SCHEDULED OFFICIAL VISIT TO KADUNA.

President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his visit to Kaduna State to prioritize a trip to Benue State on June 18, following the ongoing conflict and violence in Benue, which has led to significant deaths and destruction of property. 

A statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that during his visit, President Tinubu will meet with stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political and religious leaders, community leaders, and youth groups, to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.

The President has previously condemned the violence in Benue State, calling for peace, love, and mutual understanding among residents.

The statement said that the President's visit is part of renewed efforts to foster peace in the state, adding that ahead of the visit, key officials including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Inspector General of Police, the National Security Adviser and the Chief of Defense Staff, have traveled to Benue State.

President Tinubu had initially been scheduled to visit Kaduna State on June 18 to commission state government projects, but the visit has been rescheduled to June 19. 

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