Killings: ‘People Of Benue Defend Yourself’ – Apostle Suleman

The general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Johnson Suleman, has called on the Federal Government to publicly acknowledge the failure of the country’s security architecture and allow Nigerians to defend themselves against unrelenting attacks, particularly in Benue State.

In a strongly worded post on Sunday via his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle, Suleman said the government’s inability to protect lives and property had left citizens with no option but to resort to self-defence, which he insisted is a constitutional right.

“If the federal government knows it’s overwhelmed or its security architecture has failed, they should be humble enough to tell the citizens,” Suleman wrote, in reaction to Friday’s massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly killed in yet another brutal herdsmen attack.

“People of Benue, defend yourself. What is happening in Benue State is evil, barbaric, and a mayhem,” he declared.

He added that during his previous visits to Jos and Benue, he had called on citizens to be vigilant and prepared to protect their communities.

The cleric further stated, “Self-defense is enshrined in the constitution. I said it when I went to Jos and Benue. We can’t watch this to continue.”

The fiery preacher also took a swipe at politicians already strategising for the 2027 general elections while failing to address the current wave of insecurity sweeping the country.

“It’s ridiculous that people are thinking of 2027 whilst mayhem is being unleashed in 2025 on citizens they are supposed to govern. What happened to your humanity?” he asked.

Apostle Suleman concluded his remarks with a sorrowful reflection on the nation’s current state, writing, “There was a country…”