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Benue killings: Tinubu calls Governor Alia for update, orders security chiefs to act swiftly

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country's security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State following fresh attacks in the town of Yelwata that killed at least 45 people. Tinubu’s directive comes after an early morning attack on Saturday, which government officials said was carried out by armed bandits. “Not fewer than 45 people have been confirmed killed by armed bandits in an early Saturday morning attack on Yelwata,” a town in Benue State, said spokesman Tersoo Kula. Some local residents told AFP the death toll could be closer to 100, with many homes also destroyed. President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, described the killings as “very depressing”, “inhuman”, and “anti-progress”. He said he had instructed intelligence agencies, the police, and the military to handle the situation and bring those responsible to justice. “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,” Tinubu stated. “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.” Tinubu called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to lead reconciliation efforts among farmers, herders, and local communities. He urged the governor to hold peace meetings and dialogue among the warring parties to end the incessant bloodshed and bring lasting peace and harmonious coexistence between farmers, herders, and communities. Source: X/DOlusegun More from The Guardian: ✔ Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube:    / guardiannigeriaofficial   ✔ Read more news on The Guardian: https://www.guardian.ng/ ✔ Watch more videos: https://www.tv.guardian.ng/ Follow The Guardian Nigeria on Social Media: ► Follow on Twitter:   / guardiannigeria   ► Like on Facebook:   / guardianng   ► Like on Instagram:   / guardiannigeria   ► Follow on LinkedIn:   / guardian-newspapers-limited   #Benuekillings #Tinubu #Benue