‘Benue People, Defend Yourselves’ — Apostle Suleman Reacts to Killings

Johnson Suleman, the general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, has urged the Federal Government to officially acknowledge the country’s security architecture failures and allow Nigerians to defend themselves against relentless attacks, particularly in Benue State.
Suleman posted on his 𝕏 (previously Twitter) account on Sunday that the government’s incapacity to safeguard lives and property has forced residents to turn to self-defense, which he argues is a constitutional right.
“If the federal government knows it’s overwhelmed or that its security architecture has failed, they should be humble enough to tell the citizens,” Suleman wrote in response to Friday’s massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly killed in yet another brutal herdsmen attack.

“Defend yourself, people of Benue. He referred to the situation in Benue State as “evil, barbaric, and mayhem.”
He stated that during prior visits to Jos and Benue, he had urged Nigerians to be cautious and prepared to safeguard their towns.

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The clergyman added, “Self-defense is guaranteed by the constitution. I mentioned it when I visited Jos and Benue. We can’t watch this go on.”

The furious preacher also lashed out at politicians who are already planning for the 2027 general elections while failing to confront the current surge of instability in the country.

“It’s ludicrous that individuals are worrying about 2027 when mayhem is unleashed on the populace they are meant to rule in 2025. “What happened to your humanity,” he inquired.

In his closing remarks, Apostle Suleman expressed sadness about the current situation of the nation, noting, “There was a country…”