President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to urgently gather actionable intelligence and flush out armed herdsmen responsible for persistent attacks in Benue State, especially following the massacre of over 100 residents in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area.
The President gave the directive on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a high-level town hall meeting held at the Government House in Makurdi, where he met with stakeholders, traditional rulers, security chiefs, and members of the Benue community to express his deep condolences and chart a path to lasting peace.