Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow over the recent wave of killings in Plateau State, condemning the unrelenting violence that has plagued the region.
In a heartfelt statement shared on his X handle, Obi described the situation as heartbreaking and unacceptable. He lamented the senseless attacks that have claimed the lives of entire families, including children and pregnant women, and called for immediate government action to halt the bloodshed.
“An unending gory story in our land. I woke up this morning to yet another deeply distressing report from Bokkos, Plateau State. Entire families have once again been slaughtered in another senseless attack. Children and pregnant women were not spared. Five communities in Bokkos—Mangor Tamiso, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai—are now in mourning, burying their loved ones in mass graves,” Obi stated.
He questioned how long such violence would continue in a country that is not officially at war and criticized the normalization of mass killings and burials. He stressed that every Nigerian life is sacred, whether in Edo, Benue, Enugu, Borno, Anambra, Ondo, or Plateau.
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Obi highlighted the growing fear among communities, where people can no longer farm or trade without facing the threat of violence. He pointed to Bokkos in Plateau, Jato-Aka in Benue, Eha-Amufu in Enugu, Ufuma in Anambra, and Aba Oyinbo in Ondo as areas where residents live in constant fear, lacking adequate government protection.
“We must end this grief and terror. This situation has become extremely unacceptable. The government and security agencies must act swiftly to stop these killings, implement concrete measures to prevent future attacks, and ensure that those responsible face justice,” he added.
Obi extended his condolences to the people of Bokkos and other affected communities, reaffirming his stance that no Nigerian should live in fear. He urged the government to take decisive action to protect lives and ensure peace and security across the nation.
“A New Nigeria is possible,” he concluded.