Heavy rain which resulted in massive floods took over the Makurdi–Lafia–Abuja road few hours before President Bola Tinubu’s arrival in Benue State.
The floods took over the highway, leaving both motorists and pedestrians stranded. Sadly, well-dressed pupils who lined the highway to welcome the convoy were drenched as the vehicles splashed water on them.
The affected route, which serves as a crucial corridor into Makurdi, compelled commuters to either delay their travels or find refuge in safer locations.
The timing of the flooding has raised alarms as it coincides with increased security and logistical preparations for the President’s one-day visit to express condolences to the people of Benue regarding what many people describe as a genocide in Yelewata.
Ahead of the president’s visit however, the Senate alongside many individuals and groups condemned the k!llings and called for urgent security intervention.
The position of the Senate was made known on Tuesday in a briefing by their spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, who called for urgent, collaborative, and lasting solutions to the situation.
According to him, the Senate, in partnership with the executive, will be visiting the affected communities with a delegation of senators to commiserate with victims and engage with critical stakeholders on the ground.
He said, “We are tired of paying condolence visits. We must put a stop to the killings. That’s why collaboration from everyone, federal, state, security agencies, and most importantly, the locals, is essential to find a lasting solution.”
Adaramodu declared the Senate’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s planned visit to Benue State on Wednesday, stating that the President’s presence would lend significant weight to ongoing peace and security efforts.
“With the visit of Mr. President tomorrow, it will make great mileage,” he added.
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