We Can’t Keep Counting Bodies – Obi Tackles Tinubu Govt Over Fresh Attacks
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Tinubu administration over renewed attacks in Benue, Plateau and Niger states.
Obi expressed concern over the killings, abductions and destruction of homes reported across the three North-Central states.
He spoke in a statement on Sunday, urging authorities to take urgent steps to protect vulnerable communities.
Obi cited the recent attack in Jwak Maitumbi, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
At least 23 people were officially reported killed, while residents reportedly put the death toll above 30.
More than 45 houses were also reportedly destroyed during the attack.
The former Anambra State governor also referenced recent violence in Borgu, Niger State.
More than 40 people were reportedly killed, while over 100 others were abducted during the attacks.
Obi noted that the figures from the Niger incident remained contested.
He said communities across Benue State were also facing repeated attacks, abductions and destruction of homes and livelihoods.
“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.
He argued that the attacks across the three states should no longer be treated as isolated security incidents.
According to Obi, the situation has become a wider national security challenge requiring immediate and coordinated action.
He called on governments at all levels to strengthen intelligence gathering and improve rapid response to threats.
Obi also urged security agencies to rescue abducted Nigerians and arrest those responsible for the attacks.
“We cannot keep counting bodies after every attack. We must prevent these attacks before they happen,” he said.
He maintained that protecting lives and property remained a fundamental responsibility of government.
“Nigeria must not become a killing field,” Obi added.
