By Ononye VC
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, has once again raised alarm over the spate of killings in Benue State.
Through a statement posted Wednesday on his X handle, @PeterObi, he decried the “tragic and senseless killings” that have continued to plague local communities.
Obi’s latest reaction follows his earlier comments made on May 28, 2025, where he lamented the worsening security situation across several parts of Nigeria.
Obi expressed heartfelt condolences to the people of Benue, describing the unrelenting violence as heartbreaking and a “grave indictment” of a nation failing its citizens.
He said the anguish and sorrow gripping Benue communities underscore a national tragedy that demands immediate and sustained action.
Obi noted that just days ago, he had warned about the growing bloodshed in Benue, Kogi, and Plateau states.
Regrettably, he said, those fears have materialized once again with fresh attacks on communities and more loss of innocent lives.
He described the continued killings as not only unacceptable but intolerable in a democratic society.
In his statement, Obi commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oloyede, for relocating to Benue along with principal staff officers.
He said the move signals a welcome shift toward prioritizing security in a region that has endured “far too much bloodshed.”
Obi expressed hope that the Army’s presence would translate into meaningful change for the people of Benue.
He stressed that the state’s residents deserve not just protection but justice, and the freedom to live, farm, and work without fear.
Obi also emphasized the moral urgency of Nigeria’s security failures, stating that the blood of innocent Nigerians is crying out for justice.
He reiterated that safeguarding citizens should be the foremost duty of any truly responsible and compassionate government.
The former governor of Anambra State expressed solidarity with grieving families in Benue and across Nigeria.
He assured them that he stands with them not only in sympathy but in a firm call for urgent, deliberate, and comprehensive government action.
He concluded his post with a call to national hope and resilience, stating, “A safe Nigeria is POssible.”
Obi’s statement adds to mounting public criticism over the federal government’s perceived inability to stem rising insecurity.
