More than 100 residents died last week in Yelewata, Benue, during a brutal attack by armed assailants.
President Tinubu blames Benue governor, saying Governor Hyacinth Alia could have prevented the killings by acting on a security report.
The presidency insists the Yelewata massacre happened because the governor ignored vital intelligence from retired military generals.
Tinubu blames Benue governor for failing to implement recommendations that could have stopped the herders’ deadly rampage.
According to the presidency, the security document has been on Mr Alia’s desk for over eighteen months.
Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare urged the governor to “dust up” the report and finally implement its security proposals.
Dare confirmed the report was prepared by Benue-born retired generals with deep understanding of the region’s recurring security challenges.
He added that Tinubu blames Benue governor because action was expected well before the deadly Yelewata assault occurred.
Armed attackers struck between Friday night and early Saturday morning, killing families and torching homes across the farming community.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that women, children, and elderly citizens suffered brutal deaths as homes and food reserves were set ablaze.
This latest tragedy has sparked national outrage, with critics accusing both Tinubu and Alia of security negligence.
Despite the grief, Mr Alia urged residents to welcome Tinubu on Wednesday with enthusiasm during his condolence visit.
Tinubu blames Benue governor, but many Nigerians also fault federal failure to proactively secure conflict-prone rural communities.
Wednesday has been declared a public holiday in Benue as dignitaries arrive for Tinubu’s much-anticipated visit to Makurdi.
According to Dare, Tinubu will meet stakeholders to push for a renewed strategy that finally ends the bloodshed.
TOP STORIES TODAY: https://umpirenews.com/pastor-adefarasin-bail-viral-stun-gun-video/
https://umpirenews.com/benue-massacre-communities-must-learn-self-protection-reps-member/
