Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid a condolence visit to victims of the latest mass killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the violence as “utterly unacceptable.”
In a post shared Monday, April 14, on his official X handle, Obi said, “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.”
During the visit, the former Anambra governor toured camps housing displaced persons and survivors. Saddened by the scale of destruction, he called for urgent protection of innocent lives, stressing, “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.”
He added, “Every life is precious, and no Nigerian, regardless of where they live, should have to live in fear or uncertainty.”
Obi announced a ₦7.5 million donation to support the education and welfare of displaced children.
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“Earlier, the Obidient Movement had built a borehole to provide clean water for the IDP camp and the community, and we continued the support yesterday with the sum of ₦7.5 million to help in providing facilities for the displaced children, continuous education, and ongoing needs of those affected,” he said.
He expressed solidarity with the grieving communities, writing, “My heart is with the people of Bokkos, the displaced children, women, and entire communities during this difficult time.”
Obi emphasised the need for decisive leadership and compassion, noting, “Now, more than ever, leadership and compassion are essential. I stand in solidarity with Plateau State and remain committed to supporting all efforts toward peace, justice, and healing.”
His visit came less than 24 hours after at least 49 people were reportedly killed in fresh attacks on Zike and Kimakpa villages in the Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, according to local sources.
Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Irigwe Development Association, Samuel Jugo, said the assault began late Sunday night.
“According to witnesses, sporadic gunshots were heard from multiple locations and by Monday morning, 49 corpses had been recovered. This is aside from the number of persons injured which has not been ascertained yet,” he stated.