By Uzair Adam
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled his scheduled visit to Kaduna State, redirecting his trip to Benue following a renewed wave of violent attacks that have claimed multiple lives and displaced several communities.
This was disclosed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, on Monday, as obtained by The Daily Reality.
According to the statement, President Tinubu will be in Benue on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, where he is expected to meet with traditional leaders, religious figures, political stakeholders, youth groups, and community members in a town hall session aimed at addressing the root causes of the conflict and finding long-term solutions.
Ahead of the visit, the President has already deployed top government officials to the state, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Inspector General of Police, heads of intelligence agencies, the National Security Adviser, and the Chairmen of the National Assembly Committees on Defence.
President Tinubu, while condemning the latest violence, urged citizens to embrace peace, unity, and mutual respect.
He also extended his condolences to the families of those killed and affected by the unrest.
Meanwhile, his postponed visit to Kaduna will now take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, where he is expected to commission key state projects.