FG Must End Normalization Of Mass Killings In Nigeria – Peter Obi

Peter Obi

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of over 40 people in a terrorist attack on Kasuwan-Daji Market in the Domo community of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. He recently urged the Federal Government to halt what he described as the growing normalisation of mass killings across the country.

According to him, the renewed wave of violence proves that Nigeria is entering the New Year under the shadow of persistent insecurity, and something must be done to correct that.

Obi added that the Niger attack is part of a broader nationwide crisis that must be addressed as soon as possible.

His words, “Armed bandits struck Bong village in Doemak District of Plateau State, leaving multiple people dead. Two days ago, several communities in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State were attacked by bandits. On New Year’s Day in Katsina State, the Unguwar Naino community was also attacked, with several lives lost and many others injured.

These incidents form part of a disturbing and tragic pattern of violence that has sadly become normalized. The repeated failure to provide basic security for citizens is a national shame. As a nation, we cannot continue to normalize these killings. The protection of lives must remain the foremost responsibility of government.

What Nigerians urgently need is an all-hands-on-deck approach: a coordinated, capable, and decisive effort to end the menace of insecurity that has become a daily occurrence.”

WOW.