UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the deadly attacks carried out over the weekend in Benue State, North Central Nigeria, where scores of civilians were killed in their sleep.
According to reports, dozens of people were killed while sleeping and many others displaced following brutal attacks on Yelewata village. The UN chief has called for those responsible for the violence to be apprehended and brought to justice.
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, stated, "We're monitoring the situation. The Secretary-General condemns the killing of innocent civilians, including in Nigeria and we hope that those responsible for this violence will be found and apprehended."
President Tinubu's Response and Planned Visit
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the ongoing violence in Benue State and urged all leaders and residents to embrace peace, love, and mutual understanding amid the crisis.
In a significant development, the President will travel to Benue on Wednesday as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state. During his visit, Tinubu is expected to meet with various stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political and religious leaders, community representatives, and youth groups to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.
The President has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to all those who have suffered losses as a result of the crisis.
Governor Alia of Benue State has confirmed preparations are underway to welcome the President, as various groups including the Labour Party Governors' Forum, Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), and the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) have all condemned the killings and called for urgent government action.
The attacks in Benue represent another troubling episode in the persistent security challenges facing parts of Nigeria, particularly in the Middle Belt region where farmer-herder conflicts have resulted in significant loss of life and property.
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