Secretary-General of the United Nations(UN), António Guterres, has spoken out against the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue state in North Central Nigeria.
The attacks saw over 200 civilians killed and burnt alive.
Guterres has called for those responsible for the violence to be apprehended.
According to news reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept and several were displaced following brutal attacks on the village of Yelewata.
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said, “We’re monitoring the situation.
“The Secretary-General condemns the killing of innocent civilians, including in Nigeria, and we hope that those responsible for this violence will be found and apprehended.”
President Bola Tinubu condemned the ongoing violence in Benue and called on all leaders and residents to embrace peace, love, and mutual understanding.
Tinubu will travel to the state on Wednesday as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state.
During his visit, he is expected to meet with stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders and youth groups, to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.
