Former Labour Party presidential candidate and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Peter Obi, has raised fresh alarm over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, declaring that the country is “bleeding” amid persistent attacks across several states.
In a statement posted on his official X handle, Obi lamented the continued killings despite repeated assurances from the presidency.
He also criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, arguing that recent promises to end the violence have already been contradicted by new incidents.
“Less than 24 hours after Tinubu visited Jos, Plateau State, on April 2, 2026, and assured grieving citizens that this experience will not repeat itself, another deadly attack occurred in Nyamgo Gyel community in Jos South Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of several residents,” Obi said.
He noted that within days of that assurance, violence spread to other parts of the country. In Nasarawa State, gunmen reportedly attacked Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities.
“At least 11 people were killed, many displaced, houses burnt, and several persons declared missing,” he stated.
Obi also referenced reports from Zamfara State, where about 150 people were allegedly abducted in what he described as a major mass kidnapping.
“This represents one of the largest recent abductions in the country,” he said.
He added that in Borno State, suspected terrorists reportedly attacked Chibok.
“Four officers were killed and homes were set ablaze,” Obi said.
The former Anambra governor further decried violence in Benue State on Easter Sunday.
“More than 17 people were reportedly killed, with many others still unaccounted for,” he noted.
He also alleged that in Kaduna State, attackers targeted worshippers.
“Several worshippers were killed inside churches, while others were abducted in Ariko community of Kachia Local Government Area,” he said.
Describing the situation as a failure of leadership, Obi said Nigerians are paying the price with their lives.
“Yet we were told, ‘This experience will not repeat itself.’ This represents a failure of leadership and responsibility, and sadly, Nigerians are paying for it with their lives,” he stated.
He added that the continued attacks suggest that perpetrators feel emboldened by what he termed government inaction.
“The protection of lives and property remains the fundamental responsibility of any government,” Obi said, warning that the persistent killings signal a national emergency.
He concluded with a call for urgent action, stressing, “Nigeria is bleeding and requires immediate and decisive intervention to address the worsening security crisis.”
