Monday, August 24, 2026 - 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for urgent government action to halt the wave of killings, abductions and destruction of communities in parts of Nigeria.
Obi, in a statement posted on X on Sunday, August 23, said
recent deadly attacks in Benue, Plateau and Niger states had highlighted the
worsening security situation in the country.
Obi cited the attack in Jwak Maitumbi, Mangu Local Government
Area of Plateau State, where he said at least 23 people were officially
reported killed, and added that over 45 houses were reportedly destroyed in the
attack.
The former governor also referred to recent attacks in Borgu,
Niger State, where reports indicated that more than 40 people were killed and
over 100 others abducted, although he acknowledged that the figures remained
contested.
Obi said the situation in Benue was equally troubling, with
communities facing repeated attacks, killings, abductions and destruction of
homes and livelihoods.
“What is happening in Benue, Plateau
and Niger is similar to what is happening elsewhere in the country, with some
attacks even going unreported,” he said.
According to him, the recurring attacks should no longer be
viewed as separate incidents but as a broader national security crisis
requiring a coordinated response
“Nigeria is not officially at war,
yet citizens are being attacked in their villages, abducted after prayers,
driven from their homes and stripped of their farms,” Obi said.
“I urge
governments at all levels to wake up to their responsibility and take urgent
and decisive action to end this madness once and for all,” he said.
The former presidential candidate said the government should
focus on preventing attacks rather than merely responding after lives had been
lost.
“Protecting lives and property is the most basic duty of government. Nigerians deserve nothing less,” he said.
“Nigeria must not become a killing field.”
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