Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited victims and families affected by the recent wave of violence in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the killings as “senseless” and “unacceptable in a nation not at war.”
Obi, who disclosed the visit via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, said he travelled from Abuja to Jos to show solidarity with Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and the grieving communities.
“Yesterday, I travelled from Abuja to Jos, Plateau State, to condole with and show solidarity with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the people of Plateau State over the recent senseless killings in the Bokkos area of the state,” the former Anambra State governor wrote.
During the visit, Obi met with displaced persons, children, and survivors of the attacks in Bokkos, lamenting the destruction left in the wake of the violence. He called for urgent action to protect innocent lives, insisting that every Nigerian deserves to live in peace and dignity.
“What has happened in these communities is very saddening and utterly unacceptable. Nigerians should not be killed or forced to flee their homes when we are not at war,” Obi stated.
“Every life is precious, and no Nigerian, regardless of where they live, should have to live in fear or uncertainty.”
Offering his condolences to families who lost loved ones, Obi said, “No words can truly capture the pain and devastation that such senseless violence brings.”
As part of his support efforts, Obi announced a donation of ₦7.5 million to assist displaced children and aid continuity in education and other pressing needs.
“This builds on earlier contributions by my supporters. The Obidient Movement had previously constructed a borehole to provide clean water to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp and the wider community,” he explained.
“We continued the support yesterday with the sum of ₦7.5 million to help provide facilities for the displaced children, ensure continued education, and cater to the ongoing needs of those affected.”
Obi used the visit to call for decisive leadership in the face of national tragedy, urging authorities to respond with empathy and resolve.
“Now, more than ever, leadership and compassion are essential,” he said. “I stand in solidarity with Plateau State and remain committed to supporting all efforts toward peace, justice, and healing.”
“May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace, and may the people find strength, comfort, and unity as they rebuild their lives,” he added.
Obi’s visit comes as violence continues to escalate in Plateau. In a separate attack in the early hours of Monday, at least 40 people were killed in Zike community, Kimakpa, within Kwall district of Bassa Local Government Area.
The state has witnessed persistent unrest in recent years, with experts and local leaders warning that the violence, often framed as farmer-herder conflict, now bears the hallmarks of orchestrated terror and land-grabbing.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has repeatedly called the killings a form of genocide, urging security agencies to investigate and dismantle the networks behind the violence.
