Peter Obi Cautions Nigeria Must Not Become “Killing Field”

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings and abductions in Benue, Plateau and Niger States, warning that Nigeria must not become a “killing field.”

Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, describing the attacks as a national security emergency.

He said at least 23 people were officially killed in an attack in Mangu, Plateau State, while residents put the death toll above 30, with more than 45 houses reportedly destroyed.

Obi also cited attacks in Borgu, Niger State, where reports indicated that over 40 people were killed and more than 100 abducted, although the figures remain contested.

The former Anambra State governor said Nigerians were being attacked, abducted and driven from their homes and farms despite the country not being officially at war.

He urged governments at all levels to strengthen security, improve intelligence and rapid-response operations, rescue abducted Nigerians and arrest and prosecute those responsible for the attacks.