Former Labour Party presidential candidate and now the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential hopeful for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has condemned the renewed wave of killings in Benue and Plateau states, describing the attacks as heartbreaking and unacceptable.
In a post shared on his X account on Monday, Obi said the persistent violence across parts of the country remains a major concern and called for urgent action to end the bloodshed.
He lamented the reported killing of at least 16 people in the Otukpo-Nobi community of Benue State, as well as the murder of nine members of the same family, including a two-month-old baby, in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to him, the repeated attacks have left many families shattered, forced thousands from their homes, and deprived farmers of their livelihoods.
“The tragic news of yet another round of killings in Benue and Plateau States is both painful and deeply disturbing,” Obi said.
He stressed that no society can thrive when citizens live in fear, insisting that protecting lives and property remains the government’s foremost responsibility.
Obi urged authorities to move beyond issuing routine condemnations after attacks, calling instead for a security system that prioritises intelligence gathering, swift response and accountability. He also demanded that those behind the killings be identified, arrested and prosecuted to end what he described as a culture of impunity.
The former Anambra State governor extended his condolences to the bereaved families and the governments and people of Benue and Plateau states, praying for comfort for those who lost loved ones, healing for the injured and strength for affected communities.
Obi maintained that the issue goes beyond politics, stressing that restoring security is essential to Nigeria’s peace, development and future.
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