Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Strengthen Security Measures

On July 13, 2026, Peter Obi, a member of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), urged President Bola Tinubu to strengthen security measures in response to recent violent attacks in Benue and Plateau states. Reports indicated that these attacks claimed at least 16 lives, including members of a family in Otukpo, Benue State, and a two-month-old baby in the Riyom local government area of Plateau State.

Obi expressed deep concern over the ongoing security challenges affecting communities in these regions, highlighting the tragic loss of lives and livelihoods. He stated that every life lost is not merely a statistic but represents a father, mother, child, or future leader whose dreams have been violently cut short.

Obi called for a shift from routine condemnations to proactive security strategies that prioritize intelligence gathering and rapid response to attacks, emphasizing the need to identify, arrest, and prosecute perpetrators to end the culture of impunity. He extended condolences to the families of the victims and expressed hope for the recovery of affected communities.