Dapchi Backlash: Buhari To Begin ‘Condolence Tour’ Of Benue, Yobe, Others

Following the backlash that trailed his refusal to visit families of the 110 abducted Dapchi schoolgirls, President Muhammadu Buhari has announced plans to take a ‘condolence tour’ of crisis ravaged Benue, Yobe, Zamfara, Rivers and Taraba States.

In a series of tweets on Monday, spokesman of the President, Garba Shehu, said Buhari would begin his journey with a trip to Taraba State Today and will subsequently pay a visit to other aforelisted states.

“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.

“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.

“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 to curb the spate of crimes, bring those responsible to justice and prevent further occurrences,” said Shehu.

Meanwhile, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, had said over the weekend that no amount of condolence visits paid by President Buhari can bring back the 110 abducted Dapchi schoolgirls.