In a heart-wrenching plea amid fresh bloodshed, Apostle Michael Olowookere turned to global leaders Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, begging for swift military action against what he called “demons” ravaging Nigeria’s Christian communities.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of utter horror in the northeastern state, where terrorists left headless bodies scattered after targeting Christians.
Social media images circulating online captured the grim aftermath, sparking outrage and renewed fears in a region long scarred by violence.
Olowookere, a prominent Nigerian preacher known for speaking out against religious persecution, framed the assault as part of a “genocidal” campaign.
“How long shall it take to unleash hell on these demons?” he asked in his emotional appeal, shared widely on X.
He urged Trump and Netanyahu to intervene, highlighting the desperate need for international support to protect vulnerable civilians.
This latest atrocity adds to a humanitarian nightmare that has gripped Borno for years.
Boko Haram, an Islamist terrorist group, has displaced millions, orphaned countless children, and turned once-thriving villages into ghost towns.
Aid groups struggle to reach those in need, with food shortages and trauma compounding the suffering.
Local residents, many of whom have lost loved ones in similar raids, live in constant terror.
One anonymous survivor told reporters that families huddle in fear each night, knowing terrorists could strike at any moment.
The attack has forced more people to flee their homes, swelling the ranks of internally displaced persons camps already overwhelmed by disease and hunger.
While Olowookere’s call echoes claims of targeted Christian killings – with some US reports estimating over 50,000 deaths linked to religious violence since 2009 – Nigerian officials often attribute the unrest to wider insurgent activities, not solely faith-based targeting.
Critics argue this downplays the crisis, leaving communities exposed.
Humanitarian organisations urge immediate action, from boosting security to providing psychological support for survivors.
As the world watches, Olowookere’s words resonate: without help, the cycle of terror and despair will only deepen.
