Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the latest wave of attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, where several communities were left in mourning.
In a statement on Friday via X, Obi condemned the killings in five Bokkos communities—Mangor Tamiso, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai—lamenting that victims, including children and pregnant women, were buried in mass graves.
“I woke up this morning reading about yet another gory and deeply distressing report from Bokkos, Plateau State. Entire families have again, been slaughtered in yet another senseless attack. Children and pregnant women were not spared,” Obi said.
He questioned the rising insecurity across the country, asking why such violence has been normalized.
“How long will these killings, kidnapping, maiming, and criminality continue in our nation that is not at war? How long must we wait to act decisively and focus on this drastic situation that is crippling our nation? How many more must die before the government acts for the people?” he queried.
Obi further noted that communities nationwide live in fear, unable to farm or trade safely, citing similar incidents in Benue, Enugu, Ondo, and Anambra.
“Communities like Bokkos in Plateau, Jato-Aka in Benue, Eha-Amufu in Enugu, Ufuma in Anambra, and Aba Oyinbo in Ondo deserve government protection,” he stated. “We must end this grief and terror, as this is becoming extremely unacceptable.”
Calling on the government and security agencies to take decisive action, Obi insisted that perpetrators must be held accountable.
“The government and security agencies must ensure that these killings are stopped, concrete steps are made to prevent future occurrences, and those arrested face the justice they deserve,” he added.
Offering his condolences, he said, “My heart goes to the people of Bokkos, and others in various communities. No Nigerian should live in fear as the government must do what it takes to protect Nigerians.”
The latest attack, which began on Wednesday, left ten people dead and 18 others hospitalized. The Chairman of Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LGA, Mr. Kefas Mallai, confirmed that gunmen invaded Tamiso village around 9 a.m. while women were holding a Christian fellowship meeting at a COCIN church, causing panic and displacement among residents.
