Breaking: Tinubu Sends Shettima To Plateau As Crisis Deepens

As violence continues to surge in Plateau and Benue states—claiming over 100 lives in recent weeks—Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to visit Plateau State today (Monday) as part of the federal government’s response to the persistent attacks and its push for peace.

This visit comes in the wake of brutal assaults on the Bokkos and Bassa communities in Plateau, which have triggered national outrage and mounting pressure for decisive government intervention.

Confirming the Vice President’s trip, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, stated during his Saturday visit to affected communities in Bassa that the move was at the direct instruction of President Bola Tinubu.

“President Tinubu is greatly troubled by the ongoing killings. This is why the National Security Adviser visited recently, and now the Vice President is coming to engage directly with stakeholders,” Yilwatda explained.

Shettima is expected to preside over a high-level stakeholders’ meeting aimed at strengthening security coordination and advancing local peacebuilding strategies.

Accompanied by senior military officials, including Maj. Gen. Folusho Oyinlola, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, also visited the affected areas, reaffirming the federal government’s resolve to ensure justice and restore order.

“We are actively investigating. The perpetrators are being tracked, and by God’s grace, they will be brought to justice,” Badaru assured. “Relief initiatives for victims—especially widows—have been launched, and additional support will follow to help ease their suffering.”