President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and former Governor Gabriel Suswam in Abuja as efforts to contain the escalating crisis in Benue State intensify.
The meeting comes amid rising tensions and insecurity in the state, with stakeholders pushing for urgent dialogue and coordinated action.
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A statement from the Presidency said the engagement was “as Benue crisis escalates,” bringing together current and former leadership of the state to review the situation and agree on next steps.
Details of discussions were not disclosed, but sources said the talks focused on security coordination, community reconciliation, and federal support to stabilize affected areas.