The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has broken his silence over the bloodshed in Benue State. In a strong message to the nation, he declared, “enough is enough.”
Since the 14th of June, over 300 lives have been lost following brutal attacks by armed herders on communities like Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area. The violence continues to send shockwaves across the country.
The Sultan, alarmed by the persistent bloodletting, condemned the actions as “senseless killings regardless of race, ethnicity, or political affiliation,” warning that Nigeria must not tolerate such horrors any longer.
He also expressed disappointment in the country’s security agencies, blaming their failure to prevent the attacks. His reaction was made public through a statement by the Secretary-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Professor Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, titled: “Time to rise beyond lamentations as Benue bleeds again.”
The statement, raw and urgent, read: “Enough is enough. Our collective silence or indifference may only serve to embolden the enemies of peace and national unity in Nigeria.”
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“JNI prays to Almighty Allah to console the victims’ families, and restore lasting peace and tranquility in Benue State and the entire country.”
“As we mourn with Benue State, let this serve as a moment of national reflection. Let us shun divisive narratives and rise as one humanity to say ‘No More’ to senseless killings, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or political inclination! Human life remains sacred and must be treated as such, as we have repeatedly stated.”
“We also commiserate with the government and the good people of Benue State over the monumental tragedy. Indeed, no sane society should normalise such carnage.”
As Benue mourns, the Sultan’s call echoes nationwide, Nigeria must not watch in silence while its people bleed.