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Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the forthcoming general election, Peter Obi, has asked governments at all levels to live up to their responsibility and take decisive action to address rising insecurity in the country. Obi, in a statement on his X handle on Sunday, condemned renewed attacks in villages and towns […]
Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi has urged governments across the nation to take immediate action against the escalating violence plaguing the country. In a recent statement on social media platform X, Obi condemned the recent spate of attacks in Benue, Plateau, and Niger states, urging authorities to safeguard communities, lives, and property.
The former Anambra State governor highlighted the recent deadly attacks in Mangu, Plateau State, where at least 23 people were officially reported dead, with residents claiming the death toll to be over 30. Another attack in Borgu, Niger State, reportedly left over 40 people dead and abducted more than 100, though figures remain disputed.
Obi emphasized that the violence goes beyond isolated incidents and characterized it as a national security emergency. The attacks have become increasingly frequent, targeting not only villages and towns but also worship centers and farms. He criticized the lackadaisical response from authorities and called upon governments at all levels to rise to their responsibility in combating the growing insecurity.
Obi urged authorities to enhance intelligence and rapid-response capabilities, rescue abducted Nigerians, and prosecute those responsible. He warned that Nigeria cannot remain a "killing field" and stressed the government's duty to protect its citizens.
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