Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Monday raised concerns over rising insecurity across Nigeria, questioning the assurances earlier given by President Bola Tinubu following recent attacks.
Obi spoke after the President’s visit to Plateau State on April 2, 2026, where he met residents after a deadly incident and assured them that such violence would not happen again. However, Obi noted that fresh attacks were recorded shortly after the visit, casting doubt on the promise.
He cited another violent incident in Jos South Local Government Area of the state, where lives were lost not long after the President’s statement. He also drew attention to events in Nasarawa State, where communities were attacked, leading to deaths, displacement, and destruction of homes.
The former Anambra State governor further mentioned mass abductions in Zamfara State, where many residents were reportedly taken by gunmen, as well as attacks in Borno State, including an incident in Chibok that resulted in casualties and damage to property.
He also referred to violence in Benue State and Kaduna State, where several people were killed and others abducted during separate incidents, including attacks on worship centres.
Obi questioned the government’s response to the growing insecurity, stating that the continued attacks show a gap between official assurances and the reality on the ground. He added that the protection of lives and property remains the basic duty of any government, warning that the current situation has left many Nigerians feeling unsafe in their communities.
He described the situation as serious and called for urgent action, noting that the frequency of attacks across different parts of the country has increased fear among citizens. He added that when violence continues despite promises, it raises concerns about leadership and the ability to secure the nation.