Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over renewed waves of killings and attacks across the country, describing the President’s recent assurance on security as a failed promise.
Obi’s reaction followed a series of violent incidents reported in multiple states, coming less than 24 hours after Tinubu assured Nigerians during a visit to Jos, Plateau State, that such tragic experiences would not recur.
In a strongly worded statement, Obi referenced the President’s pledge made on April 2, 2026, where he said, “This experience will not repeat itself,” noting that another deadly attack occurred shortly after in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South, resulting in multiple deaths.
The former Anambra State governor listed further incidents across the country, including attacks in Nasarawa State, where at least 11 people were reportedly killed in Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities, with homes razed and residents displaced.
He also cited mass abductions in Zamfara State, where about 150 persons were kidnapped from Kurfa Danya and Kurfan Magaji communities, describing it as one of the largest recent incidents.
Obi added that in Borno State, suspected insurgents attacked Chibok, killing security personnel and destroying properties, while fresh violence in Benue State on Easter Sunday left over 17 people dead.
He further pointed to killings in Kaduna State, where worshippers were reportedly attacked in churches in the Ariko community of Kachia Local Government Area.
Reacting to the developments, Obi said the continued attacks contradict the President’s assurance, stressing that the situation reflects a failure of leadership.
“Yet we were told, ‘This experience will not repeat itself.’ This represents a failure of leadership and responsibility, and sadly, Nigerians are paying for it with their lives,” he said.
He questioned the government’s capacity to secure lives and property, arguing that persistent violence across regions signals a deepening national crisis.
Obi described the situation as a national emergency, warning that the country is “bleeding” as insecurity worsens.
“The primary responsibility of any government is to protect lives and property, however, this responsibility is failing today,” he added.
He called for urgent and decisive action to address the security challenges, insisting that the attackers are emboldened by inaction.
The Presidency has yet to respond to Obi’s comments as of press time.
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