‘Commit a crime and still go to church?’ - Jackson Bentum tackles phone dealer’s killers

Veteran Ghanaian filmmaker Jackson K Bentum has raised questions about religion, conscience and human behaviour following the reported death of popular Accra phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, popularly known as Terry or Dinero.

Bentum’s comments followed reports that Nana Yaw Kyere was allegedly killed by his former girlfriend and a church singer in an incident that has generated public concern.

In a Facebook post on September 25, 2026, the veteran producer said he was left confused by reports surrounding the alleged murder, particularly claims that the suspects were able to attend church after the incident.

“After watching the news about the Accra phone dealer who was allegedly killed by his former girlfriend and a church singer, I became very confused about religion,” he wrote.

According to Bentum, reports and eyewitness accounts suggested that the man was allegedly killed on Saturday and that his stolen vehicle was subsequently sent to church on Sunday.

He questioned how individuals who had allegedly committed such a serious crime could enter a place of worship, participate in church activities and interact with other congregants without apparently showing any sign of what had happened.

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“According to reports and eyewitness accounts, the man was allegedly killed on Saturday, and his stolen car was even brought into the church. Yet, from what has been reported, they were able to go to church without anyone apparently realizing what had happened,” Bentum stated.

He said the circumstances have made him question how people reconcile their religious practices with acts that are considered morally and legally wrong.

“Honestly, I still don't understand religion sometimes. How can people commit serious sins or crimes and at the same time go to church, sing, pray and stand among other believers without showing any sign of what they have done?” he asked.

Bentum, however, clarified that his comments were not intended to portray religious people as inherently bad.

He said his concern was about the apparent contradiction between professing faith and allegedly engaging in serious wrongdoing, arguing that such incidents should prompt deeper discussions about morality, conscience and personal accountability.

“People may insult me for saying this, but I don't care. I am genuinely confused. I am not saying every religious person is bad. But these situations make me question how much we really understand about religion, human behaviour and morality,” he stated.

The producer further argued that the reported circumstances raise questions about how an individual could allegedly commit such a serious act and still walk into a church as though nothing had happened.

“If someone can do something terrible and still walk into a church as if nothing happened, then we need to have a serious conversation about faith, conscience and accountability. I am only asking questions because I am confused,” he concluded.