Tinubu and Armed Forces Restore Peace in Benue State

The North Central Youth Development and Peace Agenda commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Armed Forces for their collaborative efforts in restoring peace to Benue State and the North Central region. The group emphasized the leadership of Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, in executing operations that have significantly reduced violence.

Recent successes under Operation Whirl Stroke included the rescue of seven kidnap victims in Ohimini Local Government Area and the neutralization of suspected kidnappers in Katsina-Ala. The Special Intervention Battalion has maintained calm in Guma Local Government Area, allowing over 1,000 internally displaced persons to return home.

Ambassador Marcus Adams Odoba stated that President Tinubu’s commitment and General Oluyede’s leadership have provided tangible relief. The group noted that troop deployments and improved coordination among security agencies have enhanced operational capacity, contributing to a decline in violent incidents.

The collaboration among military, state governments, and local communities is seen as essential for sustaining peace.