Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as the government’s weak response to the escalating security crisis across the country.
In a statement released on Monday, Obi said Nigeria was facing a deepening security emergency, noting that attacks, abductions and killings were now being reported simultaneously across several states.
He cited a recent attack in Ngoshe community in Borno State where terrorists reportedly overran soldiers, killing security personnel and civilians while abducting more than 100 women and children.
Obi said the deaths of soldiers defending the country were often met with silence, stressing that fallen security operatives deserved honour and recognition from the nation’s leadership.
“The sacrifice of our brave and dedicated soldiers is passed in silence,” he said, expressing hope that the country would one day give fallen troops dignified burials attended by national leaders.
The former governor of Anambra State also drew attention to worsening security conditions in Nasarawa State, Kogi State and Benue State, where residents have reportedly raised alarm over armed groups operating in forests and farmlands.
According to him, the activities of these groups have disrupted farming and economic activities, forcing entire communities to abandon their homes.
Obi added that in the Kadarko area of Nasarawa State alone, more than 14,000 residents have been registered as internally displaced persons following repeated attacks.
He also referenced security incidents in other parts of the country, including the abduction of travellers along the Kishi–Igbeti road in Oyo State and attacks by gunmen in Ondo State.
In Kebbi State, Obi said terrorists had carried out several deadly attacks in recent weeks, killing security personnel and civilians.
The Labour Party leader further expressed concern about the spread of insecurity to the Federal Capital Territory, citing a recent kidnapping incident in Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja, where about 19 residents, including women and children, were reportedly abducted from their homes.
He described the attacks as national tragedies affecting both civilians and security operatives.
Obi maintained that the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of any government, stressing that Nigerians deserve leadership that prioritises their safety.
He accused the ruling political class of focusing more on electoral politics rather than addressing the country’s urgent security challenges.
“These are not just news items. Nigerians deserve commitment and leadership that puts their safety and welfare first,” he said.
Obi called on the government to take decisive steps to restore security and rebuild public confidence across the country.
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