Numerous Nigerians have expressed their dissatisfaction in the comment section of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s post, criticizing his delayed response to the recent killings in Benue. The President condemned the attack and extended condolences to the victims a day after the tragic incident.
The attack, carried out by suspected herdsmen in an overnight raid on Yelewata village in Benue on Friday, resulted in the deaths of about 100 people, with many others injured and scores still missing.
Prominent figures such as Pope Leo XIV, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar promptly condemned the attack, issuing statements in its aftermath.
President Tinubu, in a statement released on Sunday night, denounced the killings and directed security operatives to apprehend those responsible.
“I have been briefed on the senseless bloodletting in Benue State. Enough is enough! I have directed the security agencies to act decisively, arrest perpetrators of these evil acts on all sides of the conflict, and prosecute them,” the statement read in part.
His statement has stirred reactions from Nigerians on X who stormed his comment section with criticism.
Nigeria is indeed a country for a few individuals. Over 200 Nigerians have been killed in Benue State, yet there is neither a state of emergency nor a declaration by the governor or the president. pic.twitter.com/I1b3ANX1yx
— Onaghise (@Osaro_Marvis) June 15, 2025
Tinubu is hesitant to declare a State-Of-Emergency, so as not to offend his Northern “voters.”
The man is shameless— OneUpMan (@RealBlackWoke) June 16, 2025
Over 200 Nigerians were killed in Benue, no state of emergency has been declared — not even a word from the presidency after 48 hours. But a small dispute between Wike and his boy led to an immediate state of emergency. We can’t make reconciliation with terrorists and see peace! pic.twitter.com/I8ObL4dNWD
— Dr Mohr 🔴 (@SaniHarunaSani1) June 16, 2025
The governor should resign
— Rahim Hud (@rahim_hud) June 16, 2025
That horrible videos I watched abt that innocent 200 citizens of Benue Nigeria that got massacre is the most saddest videos ever, like why can’t the government declare the state of emergency in that state, why watching while the lives of the citizens are being wasted daily 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/WvQ6NQkZZM
— BINTILAYE🫶🇧🇪 (@BI_NTILAYE) June 15, 2025
The killings in Benue has reached to the extent that we should have large military presence all over the state securing the people. A state of emergency is no longer an option, it’s a necessity. Lives are being lost daily. Wen will the govt do necessary tinx to stop the killings?
— Street Activist🖤 💰👑 (@Street_Comrade) June 16, 2025
“They didn’t call urgent meeting over k!llings in Benue but they can call urgent meeting when it comes to Bobrisky” Bobrisky slams Nigerian politicians.
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Dangote | Uromi | Enough is Enough | State of Emergency pic.twitter.com/8P6GkAteDz— Express Nigeria (@theexpressng_) June 16, 2025