Former Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent terrorist attack in Niger State that left dozens of residents dead, describing the persistent wave of violence across the country as alarming and unacceptable.
Reacting via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi lamented what he called the disturbing normalization of mass killings and worsening insecurity in Nigeria. He stressed that the country urgently requires a united, well-coordinated, and decisive security response to halt the daily loss of innocent lives.
According to reports, the latest attack occurred at the Kasuwan-Daji Market in the Domo community of Borgu Local Government Area, where more than 30 people were reportedly killed. Obi noted that the incident was part of a broader pattern of violent attacks recorded in several states in the early days of the new year.
He referenced other recent assaults, including an attack on Bong village in Plateau State’s Doemak District, raids on communities in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, and the New Year’s Day нападение on Unguwar Naino community in Katsina State, all of which resulted in fatalities and injuries.
Obi described the government’s continued inability to guarantee the safety of citizens as a national failure, emphasizing that protecting lives should remain the government’s highest priority. He warned against accepting the ongoing bloodshed as normal, noting that the emotional and social damage to families and communities is beyond measure.
Expressing sympathy to those affected, Obi extended his condolences to families who lost loved ones in Niger, Plateau, Kano, Katsina, and other impacted areas. He offered prayers for strength and comfort for the bereaved and called for urgent action to end what he described as a tragic and relentless cycle of violence.
You May Like: 2027: Kwankwaso Rejects APC Overtures, Sets Conditions for Defection
“This pattern of insecurity must be brought to an end,” he stated, adding that Nigerians deserve to live without fear and that meaningful action can no longer be delayed.
