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Plateau residents berate Tinubu for addressing attack victims at airport

Residents of Plateau State have expressed dissatisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his recent visit after a deadly attack. The incident, which occurred in a community within Jos North Local Government Area, left over 30 people dead and many others injured.

During his visit, the President addressed stakeholders at Yakubu Gowon Airport instead of visiting the affected community. This decision drew criticism from residents who felt the victims deserved a more direct show of concern.

Many locals argued that the President should have visited survivors in hospitals or gone to the scene of the attack. They described the airport address as disconnected from the reality on ground.

Reactions on social media reflected frustration and disappointment. Some residents questioned the purpose of the visit, while others described it as lacking empathy and failing to comfort those directly affected.

Critics also compared the visit to previous incidents, claiming a pattern of leaders not engaging directly with victims during crises. They insisted that leadership presence at such moments should offer hope and reassurance.

Despite the backlash, the visit has sparked wider conversations about leadership responsibility during national tragedies. Many Nigerians continue to call for more compassionate and people-centered responses in times of crisis.

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