NDC presidential candidate in the 202,7 general election, Peter Obi, has condemned the latest wave of killings in Benue and Plateau states, describing the attacks as painful, disturbing, and a stark reminder of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.
In a statement shared on his official X account, Obi 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.
Expressing deep sorrow over the incidents, the former Anambra State governor said the persistent violence in Benue, Plateau and other parts of the country had left countless families devastated and communities in perpetual fear.
> “For years, families in Benue, Plateau and other communities across Nigeria have lived under the constant shadow of fear, violence and displacement. Mothers have buried their children, children have become orphans overnight, farmers have abandoned their lands, and entire communities have been left devastated. We cannot continue to accept this tragic cycle as though it were normal. It is not,” Obi stated.
He stressed that safeguarding the lives and property of citizens remains the foremost responsibility of government, insisting that every Nigerian life is precious.
> “The primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. Every Nigerian life is sacred, and every life lost is one too many. These are not mere statistics; they are fathers, mothers, children, breadwinners and future leaders whose dreams have been violently cut short,” he said.
Obi called on the relevant authorities to take decisive and proactive measures to end the recurring attacks, urging the government to strengthen security across vulnerable communities and ensure that those responsible for the killings are brought to justice.
He also extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls, while urging Nigerians to remain united in demanding lasting solutions to the country’s growing security challenges.
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