Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over renewed attacks in Plateau State, describing the development as a failure of leadership following the President’s recent assurance that such violence would not recur.
In a statement shared on his X handle on Monday, Obi expressed concern that fresh killings were reported less than 24 hours after Tinubu addressed victims in Jos on April 2 and pledged that similar incidents would not happen again. He quoted the President’s earlier remark, saying, “This experience will not repeat itself,” and argued that the latest attack undermines that commitment.
Obi pointed to reports of violence in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South Local Government Area, where lives were reportedly lost shortly after the President’s visit. He added that the insecurity has extended beyond Plateau, with incidents also recorded in Nasarawa, Zamfara, Borno, Benue, and Kaduna states.
According to him, the pattern of attacks across multiple regions highlights a broader security challenge that demands urgent and decisive action. He noted that several communities have experienced killings, abductions, and destruction of property in recent days, further deepening concerns over public safety.
Describing the situation as alarming, Obi said the government’s core responsibility of protecting lives and property is not being adequately fulfilled. He stressed that citizens should not have to live in fear within their own homes and communities.
“This is a national emergency,” Obi said, adding that the continued violence reflects a worsening security crisis across the country.
His comments come amid growing anxiety over rising insecurity in various parts of Nigeria, with repeated attacks leaving casualties, displacing residents, and raising questions about the effectiveness of current security measures.
