Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reacted with deep concern to reports of mass killings in parts of Kwara State, describing the incident as a grave national failure.
Reports indicate that no fewer than 162 people were killed in coordinated attacks on Woro and Nuku communities, a development Obi said highlights the worsening state of insecurity in the country.
In a statement shared on his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) page under the heading “Killings in Kwara: We Must Act Now,” Obi mourned the victims and extended condolences to grieving families, community members, and the people of Kwara State.
He stressed that the continued loss of innocent lives across Nigeria reflects an alarming breakdown in the nation’s security framework.
“Each life lost is one too many,” Obi said, noting that the scale and frequency of such violence now rival situations seen in countries officially at war. According to him, the situation demands an urgent, coordinated national response.
The former Anambra State governor urged authorities to treat insecurity as an emergency, calling for decisive action to restore safety and hold those responsible accountable.
He also appealed to the government to reassure residents of Kwara State and Nigerians at large that the protection of lives and property remains a priority.
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Obi’s reaction comes amid growing public outrage over recurring attacks in rural communities across the country, with citizens increasingly demanding stronger security measures and accountability from those in power.