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Buhari to conduct on the spot assessment in Taraba, Benue, Yobe, Zamfara

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President Muhammadu Buhari will visit Taraba, Benue, Zamfara

President Muhammadu Buhari will visit violence-hit states in the northern region of Nigeria as well as pay a rare visit to the South south region.

Buhari’s decision to tour terrorist-hit states were conveyed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on media and publicity, Femi Adesina.



“In view of recent terrorist attacks, criminal activities and communal clashes in some States leading to tragic loss of lives and kidnapping of 110 schoolgirls, President Muhammadu Buhari immediately tasked the Armed Forces and other Security agencies to compile comprehensive reports on the various incidents,” the statement read.

He said that Buhari was embarking on an on-the-spot assessment. “Having received and studied the Reports, the President has decided to undertake an on the spot assessment of the various occurrences and to meet and console the communities affected.

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“From today, March 5, he will visit Taraba, and subsequently Benue, Yobe, Zamfara and Rivers States.

“President Buhari has been receiving daily briefings, and has been in constant touch with the Governors, and has been updated with situation reports.

“The President calls on all Nigerians especially those in the affected areas to cooperate fully with the Security Agencies to enable them curb the spate of crimes, bring those responsible to justice and prevent further occurrences.

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