“Portable Explodes Over Jos Killings: ‘You Ride Bulletproof While Your Members Die’ — Singer Calls Out Silent Pastors After Palm Sunday Bloodshed”
Outrage is spreading beyond the streets of Plateau State and into Nigeria’s entertainment scene, as controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, delivers a blunt and emotionally charged criticism of Nigerian pastors following the latest wave of violence in Jos.
The reaction comes in the wake of a deadly Palm Sunday attack in Jos North, where gunmen stormed communities and opened fire, leaving dozens dead and many others injured. Reports indicate that between 20 and over 30 people lost their lives in the assault, with authorities scrambling to impose curfews and restore order.
Local accounts and government statements further suggest that the attack targeted residential areas, including student-populated communities, with victims caught off guard during what should have been a sacred day of worship.
Amid the grief and rising tension, Portable took to social media with a fiery message aimed squarely at Christian leaders. In a viral video, he accused pastors of hypocrisy, arguing that while ordinary worshippers face deadly threats, many religious leaders remain silent and insulated behind wealth and security.
“You ride in bulletproof cars while your members are being killed,” he said, questioning why there have been no large-scale protests or unified responses from church leadership despite repeated attacks.
The singer’s remarks tap into a broader frustration already visible on the ground. Following the killings, angry residents in Jos staged protests, demanding accountability and stronger protection from both government and community leaders.
Portable also drew comparisons with other religious groups, suggesting that leadership elsewhere might respond more aggressively if faced with similar violence. His comments, delivered in a mix of Yoruba and Pidgin, reflect a growing sentiment among some Nigerians who feel abandoned by both political and spiritual authorities.
Meanwhile, religious organizations and officials have condemned the attack, but the wider debate continues to intensify.
Questions around security failures, leadership silence, and the recurring cycle of violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt remain unresolved.
As the country mourns yet another tragedy, Portable’s outburst has added fuel to an already volatile conversation: in moments of crisis, should spiritual leaders remain cautious or become outspoken advocates for their people?
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