Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed grave concern over the escalating wave of insecurity across Nigeria, warning that the nation is “clearly under siege” and describing the scale of violence as “unbearable.” In a detailed post on social media, Obi highlighted recent attacks in multiple states, urging urgent action and leadership accountability.
According to Obi, “This week alone in Borno State’s Ngoshe community, terrorists overpowered soldiers, killing them and several citizens, while abducting more than 100 women and children yet our leaders are silent.” He condemned what he called the nation’s silence over the sacrifice of military personnel, adding, “I look forward to the day when our fallen soldiers are given the dignified burials they deserve, with their bodies received and honoured by the nation’s leaders and political authorities.”
Obi went on to describe a broad pattern of terror affecting communities in central and southwestern Nigeria. “From Nasarawa, Kogi and Benue, residents are screaming that terrorists now flock to their farms and forests, disrupting economic activities forcing entire villages to flee in fear,” he noted, citing official numbers from Nasarawa’s Kadarko area where 14,318 civilians have reportedly been registered as internally displaced persons.
The former presidential candidate also referenced violent incidents in Oyo and Ondo states, stating that travellers were abducted along the Kishi‑Igbeti road and that criminals shot at, abducted, and wounded innocent citizens. In Kebbi State, he said, terrorists have launched repeated attacks, killing officers and civilians, marking the third deadly strike this month.
The wave of insecurity, Obi warned, has now reached the nation’s capital. He pointed to a recent attack in Kubwa, Abuja, where about 19 citizens, including women and children, were abducted from their homes. “This is yet another grim reminder that insecurity is no longer distant but now a norm. These are national tragedies happening simultaneously all over our country, claiming the lives of civilians and security operatives alike,” he said.
Obi criticized the government’s response, accusing the ruling class of negligence and misplaced priorities. “The primary responsibility of any government is to secure the lives and property of its citizens. Yet, the response from the government in power to all the incidents has been dead SILENCE, as if Nigerian lives no longer matter. The ruling class are instead devastatingly more preoccupied with how to snatch, grab, and run away with the next election,” he tweeted.
He concluded with a call for urgent reform and accountability, stating, “These are not just news items, Nigerians deserve commitment and leadership that puts their safety and welfare first. It is time to restore security, dignity, and hope to every corner of this nation. A New Nigeria is POssible.”
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