Nigerian celebrities have taken to their respective social media platform to condemn the mass killing in Yelewata community in Benue State by suspected herdsmen militia.
Nigerian comedian, Sabinus, expressed concern over the wanton killings in Benue, stressing that the lives of the residents of the state matter.
In a video broadcast with his content crew, Sabinus warned that the killings might spread to other states if not quickly tackled.
He said, “Our government and all the relevant security agencies, we are begging you to intervene in the ongoing killings in Benue State. Every life matters. Please, take urgent action to salvage the situation.
“We have been hearing of the killings, but it doesn’t make sense. We don’t know where it will happen next. We can be victims, too. Please, the government intervene. Go and help the Benue State people. They need urgent help.”
ALSO READ: Benue Killings: 2Face Idibia condemns massacre, demands justice
Nollywood actor, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, has said that it is not enough for people to grieve online.
He asked what happens next when people are forced to come online to type ‘My heart bleeds for…’ whenever there is a disaster in any part of the country.
Read his statement below:
Popular Nigerian skitmaker and Nollywood actor, Mr Macaroni, also aired his displeasure with the rulership of the Nigerian government. Taking to X, he wrote, “Over 200 Nigerians killed in Benue!!!
200 PEOPLE!!!!! 200!!!!!!
I don’t think we understand the gravity of this Barbarism!!!
What exactly is the Government doing???
200 PEOPLE??? Just like that!!!!”
Nigerian rapper and music executive, Jude Abaga, better known as MI, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent spate of killings in Benue State, offering solidarity with the affected communities and calling for an end to the persistent violence.
Taking to X on Monday, MI wrote, “My heart is heavy. It grieves me deeply to see so much of the Middle Belt bleed. The recent killings in Benue are not just statistics, they are our people, our families, our communities being torn apart.”
He continued, “I stand in solidarity with my brothers and sisters in Benue. Your pain is my pain. We can’t normalise this cycle of violence that has plagued our land for too long. To those we’ve lost: we will not forget you. To those still standing, we stand with you.”
He also called for a transparent investigation into the attacks and a stronger security presence across vulnerable communities.
Meanwhile, popular activist Aisha Yesufu also mentioned that it’s time for the Senate to commence the impeachment of President Bola Tinubu.
Yesufu said the killing of over 200 Nigerians in Benue State showed that Tinubu can’t provide adequate security.
He faulted Tinubu’s remark in the wake of the killings in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
Over 200 people were killed by the terrorists during the attack a few days ago.
Posting on X, Yesufu wrote: “Now that we have established beyond all reasonable doubt that Mr Tinubu cannot provide leadership for his party and not the country he rigged election to govern, what is the Senate President Godswill Akpabio going to do?
“Isn’t it time for Impeachment proceedings to be on the table?
“This is the kind of statement you write when you are a certificate forger in chief and not a commander in chief!
“Lord have mercy. Over 200 of your citizens are killed, and you are blaming community leaders for their utterances?
“No legitimate President will do that! What an utter shame.”
