Victor EzejaNigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday visited surviving victims of last Friday’s horrendous attacks in Benue State.
The attack on the Yelwata community of the Guma Local Government Area of the state last Friday left over 200 people dead and several others injured.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelTinubu, who arrived at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi, the State capital, at about 1 pm, went straight to the hospital where the survivors are receiving treatment.
After leaving the hospital, the president reportedly went to the Benue State Government House’s new banquet hall, where he is expected to meet with important state stakeholders as a result of the deadly attacks.
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Invaders reportedly attacked the people of Yelwata after storming the town early in the morning and dividing into groups to break into the community from various directions.
During President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to the State, students braved the rain by lining up in the streets to welcome him.
As the presidential convoy moved through the streets, the students were seen in a video singing the national anthem while drums played in the background.
The state government declared a public holiday for the president’s visit.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
