Some of the Benue indigenes
Renowned Nigerian pastor and founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has arrived in Yelewata, Benue State, to commiserate with families affected by the recent massacre that reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 residents.
He described the Saturday attack on the community as disheartening and devastating. Enenche, who cut short his journey to Kebbi State to visit the grieving community, further described the attack as “heartbreaking.”
In a viral video circulating on social media, Enenche was seen accompanied by his wife, Becky Enenche, as they visited the grieving community in Benue. The couple addressed residents and victims’ families, offering words of comfort and solidarity in the aftermath of what is being described as one of the deadliest attacks in the region in recent times.
Enenche, who revealed that he and his wife had been in Europe when news of the killings broke, said they cut short their trip to be physically present with the people of Benue during this difficult time.
“We couldn’t just remain where we were. We had to come here ourselves,” the pastor said during his visit, drawing emotional reactions from those gathered.
“We came here to assess the situation on the ground, to commiserate with the people, and to bring a message of peace and love from God. We believe this situation cannot continue. Whatever the leadership of our land must do, it should be done to bring lasting peace to Benue State.”
The attack in Yalewata, reportedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen, has thrown the community into mourning, creating renewed calls for security and government intervention in the Middle Belt region. Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to visit Benue State tomorrow, Wednesday, in the wake of the killings.
The state government has declared a public holiday to welcome the president and facilitate his interaction with affected communities. Pastor Enenche and his wife, Pastor (Mrs) Becky, during their sympathy visit to the victims of Benue attacks on Tuesday.
