Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in parts of Kwara and Kogi states, describing them as “senseless and heartbreaking.”
Reacting via his verified X handle on Sunday, Obi lamented that insecurity has become a national emergency, urging leaders to prioritise the protection of lives and property.
“I am deeply disturbed by the tragic reports of yet another senseless attack in Kogi State’s Yagba West Local Government Area, where over 27 innocent Nigerians were killed by armed bandits,” he said.
Obi also cited reports that nine of Kwara State’s 16 local government areas — including Baruten, Edu, Ekiti, Ifelodun, Isin, Kaiama, Oke-Ero, Patigi, and Irepodun — are currently under siege by bandits demanding food and drink as ransom.
“The security situation is now a national emergency. It is deeply troubling that insecurity has become a normal occurrence in our nation, where our citizens die daily at rates higher than in some war zones. This is not normal,” he said.
He further lamented the worsening insecurity, noting that Nigerians “can no longer sleep in peace, farmers are being driven away from their lands, and children live in fear of being attacked.”
Obi prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls and comfort for their families, reiterating that leadership must focus on securing the lives and property of all citizens — “the most basic duty of any government.”
