UN CHIEF CONDEMNS BENUE ATTACKS.

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has condemned the recent attacks in Benue State, where over 200 civilians were brutally killed in Yelewata community, with several others displaced.

Guterres stressed the need for justice, stating that those responsible for the violence should be arrested, noting that the UN is closely monitoring the situation and has expressed its strong condemnation of the killing of innocent civilians.

The Secretary-General's spokesperson, Farhan Haq, also reiterated the UN's call for those responsible to be found and brought to justice, highlighting the organization's commitment to protecting human rights and promoting peace.

Earlier, Pope Leo had offered prayers for the victims, describing the incident as a "terrible massacre".

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has also condemned the violence, urging leaders and residents to promote peace, love, and mutual understanding. 

The president, who plans to visit Benue State on Wednesday to meet with stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political leaders, and community groups, to seek lasting solutions to the conflict, extended his condolences to the families of the victims and those affected by the crisis. 

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