Actor-turned-pastor, Jimmy Odukoya, has condemned the recent killings in Benue State, referring to them as “genocide” rather than casualties of war.
His remarks follow the deadly Yelewata massacre, where over 200 people reportedly lost their lives.
In a post shared via Instagram, Odukoya expressed profound sorrow and outrage over the incident, calling on the government to take responsibility for protecting citizens and ensuring justice.
“My heart bleeds over the genocide happening in Benue. The blood of the innocent killed cries out for justice from the earth!” he wrote.
“How long will we stay silent?! When homes are turned into crematoriums and fields become mass burial grounds! Body parts and bones litter the ground and tell a harrowing story of wickedness.
“Evil that does not discriminate against the old man or the infant child. Men, women, and babies all pay this price at the ultimate cost!
“These killings are not casualties of war but as a result of pure and senseless evil perpetrated by callous beasts whose hearts have become stone. Men who do not regard the sanctity of human life.
“I call on the government to live up to its duty and protect Nigerians. I pray for the Yelewta community and all those who have been affected by this harrowing loss. Those whose minds and hearts are forever scarred. I pray for peace, I pray for strength. May God receive the souls of the dearly departed.”
Odukoya also offered prayers for peace and healing in the affected communities, especially Yelewata, as well as for the souls of the departed.
His comments add to growing calls from concerned Nigerians and public figures demanding government accountability and urgent intervention to address the worsening security situation in the region.
