President Bola Tinubu has convened a high-stakes meeting with senior security officials and former governors in Abuja, aiming to stamp out the continuing violence in Benue State. The gathering follows a brutal weekend massacre in Yelewata that claimed over 150 lives, prompting Tinubu to call for an aggressive crackdown on the perpetrators .
In a firm rebuke to law enforcement, Tinubu toured Makurdi’s hospital to console survivors and pressed police leaders on the unsettling absence of arrests in the wake of the attack . President Tinubu’s message was resolute: “We will restore peace, rebuild, and bring the perpetrators to justice. You are not alone,” he declared. His statements reflect the mounting pressure from critics accusing his administration of dragging its feet as violence escalates .
Beyond this immediate response, Tinubu is pushing for a broad reinforcement of national security strategies, issuing directives for fresh interventions in Benue and other hotspots like Plateau, Borno, and Kwara . The meeting focused on policy coordination with former governors, urging them to contribute local insight and support in ending the violence.
In total, the attack in Yelewata, attributed to suspected herdsmen, ignited national outrage. Analysts highlighted the persistent challenge of impunity in Nigeria’s security landscape, warning that without decisive action, such massacres could become routine .
