Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has voiced his deep concern over the recent wave of attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. He expressed sadness over the tragedy, where multiple communities were left grieving after entire families were killed in what he called “another senseless attack.”
In a statement released on Friday through X, Obi condemned the violence, which impacted five communities in Bokkos—Mangor Tamiso, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai. He highlighted the horrific nature of the attack, noting that victims, including children and pregnant women, were buried in mass graves.
He described the slaughter of entire families, including children and pregnant women, as yet another senseless act of violence that has left the community in mourning.
Obi questioned the rising tide of violence across the country, wondering why such killings have become so common. He asked how long these acts of violence, including kidnappings, maimings, and other crimes, will continue in a nation that is not at war, and when the government will take decisive action to address the situation. He also expressed concern for the increasing fear in communities, where people are no longer safe to farm or trade, citing similar incidents in Benue, Enugu, Ondo, and Anambra states.
Obi called for stronger protection for communities such as Bokkos in Plateau, Jato-Aka in Benue, Eha-Amufu in Enugu, Ufuma in Anambra, and Aba Oyinbo in Ondo, stressing that the government must take decisive steps to end the grief and terror caused by these attacks. He urged the government and security agencies to act swiftly to stop the killings and bring those responsible to justice.
In offering his condolences, Obi expressed his sorrow for the victims and their families, emphasizing that no Nigerian should have to live in fear. He urged the government to take all necessary measures to protect its citizens.
The recent attack in Bokkos, which began on Wednesday, left at least five people dead and 18 others injured. Gunmen reportedly invaded Tamiso village, where a group of women were attending a Christian fellowship meeting at a COCIN church. The assailants fired gunshots, causing panic and displacing many residents of the area.
