Popular cleric Apostle Johnson Suleman has called on the Federal Government to acknowledge its failing security system and urged Nigerians to take up the constitutional right of self-defence amid rising violence across the country.
In a post on X on Sunday, Suleman voiced his deep frustration over the ongoing killings in Benue State and other regions, highlighting the government’s inability to protect lives and property.
“If the federal government knows it’s overwhelmed or its security architecture has failed, they should be humble enough to tell the citizens,” he wrote.
Suleman reminded Nigerians that self-defence is enshrined in the constitution and stressed the urgency of acting, especially when state protection is lacking.
“Self-defence is enshrined in the constitution. I said it when I went to Jos and Benue. We can’t watch this to continue.”
Directly addressing the people of Benue, he urged them not to remain helpless in the face of violence.
“People of Benue, defend yourself. What is happening in Benue State is evil, barbaric, and a mayhem.”
He also criticised political leaders for focusing on the 2027 elections while citizens suffer deadly attacks in 2025.
“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?”
Suleman concluded his post with a poignant reflection: “There was a country…”, signalling his sadness at the current state of Nigeria.
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