Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to strengthen security measures following recent attacks in Benue and Plateau States.
The position was contained in a statement posted on Obi’s
official page on July 13, 2026.
According to Obi, the latest attacks, which reportedly
claimed at least 16 lives in the Otukpo-Nobi community of Benue State and nine
members of the same family, including a two-month-old baby, in Riyom Local
Government Area of Plateau State, reflect the continued security challenges
facing affected communities.
Obi said families in Benue, Plateau and other parts of the
country had continued to experience violence, displacement and loss of
livelihoods, stressing that the situation should not be treated as normal.
“The tragic news of yet another round of killings in Benue
and Plateau States is both painful and deeply disturbing,” Obi stated.
“The primary responsibility of any government is the
protection of lives and property. Every Nigerian life is sacred, and every life
lost is one too many.
“These are not mere statistics; they are fathers, mothers,
children, breadwinners and future leaders whose dreams have been violently cut
short,” he added.
He called for a security strategy that prioritises
intelligence gathering, rapid response and accountability, adding that those
responsible for the attacks should be identified, arrested and prosecuted.
“The time has come to move beyond routine condemnations
after every attack. Nigerians deserve a security architecture that is proactive
rather than reactive, driven by intelligence, rapid response and
accountability.
“Those responsible for these atrocities must be identified,
arrested and prosecuted. The culture of impunity must end,” he demanded.
Obi also extended condolences to the families of those who
lost their lives, as well as the governments and residents of Benue and Plateau
states, expressing hope that affected communities would recover from the
attacks.
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