Obi decries Taraba, Benue, Kogi killings

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Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent wave of violence and killings in Taraba, Benue, and Kogi states, describing the situation as a “gaping wound in the soul of our nation.”

Obi, in a statement on Wednesday via X, lamented what he called the “senseless killings” that have gripped communities in the three states in recent months, claiming the lives of children, women, and even religious leaders.

“What we are witnessing is not merely violence. It is a failure of leadership and a gaping wound in the soul of our nation,” he said.

He criticised the government’s response to the crisis, stating that the bloodshed has continued largely unchecked while affected communities are left to suffer in silence.

“The bloodshed is staggering, yet the response remains weak and muted. As homes are destroyed and communities torn apart, we risk normalising the unacceptable: mass killings, displacement, and the collapse of law and order,” he said.

Obi warned against the indifference to the plight of the victims and stressed that the nation must not lose its sense of humanity.

“These are not mere statistics, they are our fellow Nigerians. Each life lost is a tragedy that must not be ignored,” he stated. Punch