Kaiama attacks: Violence in Nigeria now worse than in some countries at war — Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the recent attacks in Kwara State.

In a statement on X on Thursday, Obi described the deaths as a tragic loss of innocent lives and a serious national failure, while offering condolences to the families of the victims, the affected communities, and the government and people of the state.

He said the repeated violence across Nigeria has become worse than what is witnessed in some countries at war, stressing the urgent need for the nation to confront insecurity head-on.

Obi urged relevant authorities to act quickly to restore peace, ensure the attackers are brought to justice, and reassure residents of Kwara State and Nigerians nationwide that their lives and safety must be protected.

He wrote, “Killings in Kwara: We Must Act Now

“I am deeply saddened by the recent attacks in Kwara State, where gunmen reportedly killed about 150 people in villages including Woro and Nuku. Every loss of innocent life is tragic, and these killings represent a major failure for us as a nation. My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the victims, the affected communities, and the government and people of Kwara State.

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“These recurring acts of violence across our country – now worse than what occurs in some countries at war – underscore the urgent need for us, as a nation, to declare war on insecurity of lives and property and to deploy every possible means to end this scourge.

“I therefore call on the relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore peace, bring the perpetrators to justice, and reassure the people of Kwara State, as well as all Nigerians, that their lives matter and must be protected. A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO.”