Obi visits Benue attack victims, urges FG to tackle insecurity
“The primary purpose of government is the security and welfare of its citizens,” Mr Obi says. The post Obi visits Benue attack victims, urges FG to tackle insecurity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential hopeful Peter Obi has urged the Federal Government to prioritize the safety and well-being of citizens following recent attacks in Benue State. Obi visited two affected communities, Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju, where he witnessed the tragic aftermath of violence. Over ten individuals were either killed or went missing in Otukpo-Nobi, while 14 were kidnapped along Ankpechi Road earlier in the day.
In Efeyi-Ugboju, at least 13 people were confirmed dead, with several others injured. Obi expressed his condolences for the victims and emphasized the need for the government to demonstrate a stronger commitment to securing the lives and property of its citizens. He lamented the failure of authorities to safeguard vulnerable communities and called for the development of a new national peace policy.
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