...Charges Governor Alia On Reconciliatory Moves
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President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to arrest perpetrators of killings in Benue State on all sides of the conflict and prosecute them, to bring lasting peace and security to the State.
President Tinubu gave the renewed order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that led to the death of many in Benue state.
President Tinubu gave the directive in a statement dated 15-06-2025, published on the social media handle.
He also charged the governor of Benue State Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia to convene reconciliation meetings and dialogue among the warring parties to end the incessant bloodshed and bring lasting peace and harmonious coexistence between farmers, herders, and communities.
He called on political leaders and community leaders in conflict areas to stop fuelling the crisis through unguarded utterances and statements that could further inflame tensions, describing the killings as inhuman and anti-progress,
”The latest news of wanton killings in Benue State is very depressing. We must not allow this bloodletting to continue unabated. Enough is now enough.
”I have directed the security agencies to act decisively and arrest perpetrators of these evil acts on all sides of the conflict and prosecute them.
”Political and community leaders in Benue State must act responsibly and avoid inflammatory utterances that could further increase tensions and killings.
”This is the time for Governor Alia to act as a statesman and immediately lead the process of dialogue and reconciliation that will bring peace to Benue. Our people must live in peace, and it is possible when leaders across the divides work together in harmony and differences are identified and addressed with fairness, openness and justice.”
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