The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has berated the Federal Government over the recent dastardly killings in Benue.

On Friday night, more than 200 persons, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), five security personnel, women and children, were killed in a fresh coordinated attack by suspected herdsmen on Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.

In a strong-worded statement shared on X, Suleman described the killings as evil and barbaric.

He said, “If the Federal Government knows it’s overwhelmed or its security architecture has failed, they should be humble enough to tell the citizens.”

Suleman maintained that citizens have a right to defend themselves in the face of government failure.

“Self defense is enshrined in the constitution..I said it when I went to Jos and Benue..we can’t watch this continue.

“People of Benue, defend yourself.”

Suleman expressed dismay that some politicians were already scheming ahead of the 2027 general elections while the nation is burning in 2025.

He added, “What is happening in Benue state is evil, barbaric and a mayhem..

“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?” (Daily Sun, but headline rejigged)