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President Bola Tinubu says he will clear his schedule to pay a condolence visit to the people of Benue State on Wednesday.
This follows attacks in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area of the state, where about 250 people were killed by suspected herdsmen.
The Eastern Updates reports that Tinubu has been criticised by Nigerians over his poor response to the Benue crisis.
Several Nigerians have questioned his failure, up till now, to visit the troubled area.
The president disclosed this on Monday when he commissioned The Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5 & 6 of the Federal Capital City, FCC.
“While I sympathise with the Benue people, I have spoken to the governor, the leadership and people of Benue to accept our condolences and try hard, very consciously, to maintain peace and harmony among themselves.
“I have always said we are one single, huge family living in the same house, say in different rooms but living together in harmony which should be the result of our diversity for prosperity. We should be able to manage our anger and frustrations.
“I will adjust my programme and go see Benue people on Wednesday,” the president said.
Also, a statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, explained that the President’s visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.
According to the statement: “During his stay, President Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders — including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups — to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.
“In preparation for the visit, President Tinubu has already dispatched 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 Senate and House Defence Committees to Benue State.
