Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited Plateau State to commiserate with victims and families affected by the recent wave of attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area.
In a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, Obi described the killings as “senseless” and “unacceptable,” noting that such violence should not occur in a country not officially at war.
“Yesterday, I travelled from Abuja to Jos, Plateau State, to condole with and show solidarity with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the people of Plateau State over the recent senseless killings in the Bokkos area of the state,” the former Anambra State governor wrote.
During the visit, Obi met with displaced persons, survivors, and children affected by the attacks. He expressed sorrow over the scale of destruction and displacement, and called for urgent measures to protect lives and restore security in the region.
“What has happened in these communities is very saddening and utterly unacceptable. Nigerians should not be killed or forced to flee their homes when we are not at war. Every life is precious, and no Nigerian, regardless of where they live, should have to live in fear or uncertainty,” Obi said.
Offering condolences to the bereaved families, he added, “My deepest condolences go to the families and communities who have suffered tragic losses. No words can truly capture the pain and devastation that such senseless violence brings.”
Obi’s visit comes amid rising insecurity in parts of the country, with repeated calls for enhanced government intervention and protection of lives and property.
