George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, said, he returned home, Benue State, following the recent “brutal killings” where more than 100 people were massacred.
He said, he was “weighed down by the grief of the Yelewata killings.”
Visiting the North Central State ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit, Akume met survivors who narrated through tears, as well as, visited those fighting for their lives at BSUTH.
The Sec to the Nigerian government said, “the pain is raw. The sorrow is deep.”
Via his official X account, Akume said: “I returned home, ahead of @officialABAT ’s condolence visit to Benue, weighed down by the grief of the Yelewata killings. I was at the sites of the attack, met survivors who spoke through tears, & visited those fighting for their lives at BSUTH The pain is raw. The sorrow is deep
“At the Market IDP camp, I met families still reeling from loss — displaced, grieving, and living in difficult conditions. Their resilience moved me deeply. This crisis has gone on too long. No one deserves to live in fear or uncertainty in their own homeland.This really hurts.
“I brought Mr. President’s heartfelt condolences to the people & the FG’s commitment to end this pogrom. But I also bring my personal vow too- I will not abandon my own. I will stand with you- and we will not rest till our homesteads are secure & peace returns to our lands.”
President Bola Tinubu announced on Monday, he will visit Benue State on Wednesday 18 June, 2025 following the “wanton killings” that happened on Saturday.
From Benue, the President will travel to Kaduna State for his rescheduled official visit on Thursday 19 June, 2025.
