“We’ll Make Tinubu Cry Next Time” – 28 Herders Paraded for Benue Massacre as Fresh Threats Surface Online

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Tension continues to rise in Nigeria as a disturbing video surfaces online showing a self-identified herder issuing a direct threat against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the people of Benue State.

In the chilling footage, the individual boasted that “Tinubu came last time to greet Benue people, and he was smiling, next time we attack, we will make sure Tinubu will be crying.”

He further claimed responsibility for hijacking Benue Links vehicles to kill and burn indigenes of Benue, warning that more attacks are on the way.

The video, which circulated widely on platforms like TikTok, has drawn sharp criticism and renewed concerns about security failures in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. While official sources previously described the Yelwata killings as a communal clash, this footage offers a stark contradiction, showing emboldened attackers threatening the state without fear of consequence.

In the aftermath of the massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, which claimed scores of lives and displaced many residents, the Nigerian Police paraded 28 suspects believed to be herdsmen responsible for the attack. However, public confidence remains low. Many Nigerians argue that parading suspects is no longer enough, citing previous instances where similar individuals were later seen dining with top government officials, reportedly “rehabilitated” and reintegrated into society without facing justice.

Despite mounting evidence, the Defence Headquarters has remained largely silent on the matter. The absence of a clear and firm response from Nigeria’s top military leadership is fueling speculation that the threat of future violence is not being treated with the urgency it demands.

Critics fear that this pattern of nonchalance may encourage more brazen attacks from armed groups operating under the guise of herdsmen.

President Tinubu had earlier visited Makurdi in response to the widespread killings across Benue and other northern states, ordering a manhunt and promising a crackdown on the perpetrators. Yet, his visit to Benue’s capital without stepping foot in the actual communities affected, such as Yelwata, drew criticism from locals and observers who described it as symbolic at best.

As the nation watches in fear and frustration, the questions grow louder: Are these suspects going to be prosecuted or pardoned? Why are military authorities silent in the face of open threats? What is the government’s long-term plan to end the carnage in Benue and across Nigeria’s troubled rural regions?

With the recent video now fueling nationwide outrage and renewed fear, Nigerians are calling for more than just public parades of suspects. They demand justice, transparency, and lasting security for vulnerable communities still under siege.