BREAKING: 24 Hours After, Tinubu Breaks Silence on Benue Massacre
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Over 24 hours after killer herders raided Yelewata in Benue State, killing hundreds, Bola Tinubu blamed political and community leaders for fuelling the violence in the state.”
In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday evening, Mr Tinubu described “the killings and bloodletting as inhuman and anti-progress, calling on political leaders and community leaders in conflict areas to stop fuelling the crisis through unguarded utterances and statements that could further inflame tensions.”
While ordering security agencies to go after perpetrators of Benue killings, Mr Tinubu said “Political and community leaders in Benue State must act responsibly and avoid inflammatory utterances that could further increase tensions and killings.
He added “This is the time for Governor Alia to act as a statesman and immediately lead the process of dialogue and reconciliation that will bring peace to Benue.”
Mr Tinubu’s statement comes over 24 hours after gunmen raided Yelewata in Benue, killing hundreds of people.
