In yet another deeply tragic and distressing incident, five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State have been thrown into mourning following a series of senseless and brutal attacks that claimed the lives of many residents. The Plateau killings, which have now become an unending gory story, have left Nigeria reeling from shock once again.
The affected communities—Mangor Tamiso, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai—are now scenes of mass burials as families struggle to cope with the horror of losing loved ones. Among the dead are children and pregnant women, whose lives were cut short in an attack that has been described as both heart-wrenching and completely avoidable.
Many Nigerians woke up to the harrowing news with heavy hearts, as photos and reports of the gruesome aftermath began to filter through social and traditional media. Entire families were reportedly wiped out, and survivors are left to bury their loved ones in shared graves—a stark reminder of the grim reality facing several communities across the country.
Peter Obi Reacts to Plateau Killings
2023 Presidential candidate,PeterObi has taken to his X page to sympathize with grieving families in the gruesome incident which he described as a “gory story”. “How long will these killings, kidnapping, maiming, and criminality continue in our nation that is not at war?” Peter Obi asked. “How many more must die before the government acts decisively to protect the people?”
The Plateau killings have once again highlighted the persistent insecurity facing many parts of Nigeria, particularly in rural communities. It has become a disturbing trend that while the country is not officially at war, citizens are regularly subjected to attacks that resemble wartime brutality.
What is even more troubling is the growing normalization of such violence. Mass killings and mass burials have become all too common, and public outrage often fades as quickly as the news cycles change. But for those directly affected—mothers who have lost children, children who have become orphans, and entire communities forced to flee their ancestral homes—the trauma lingers long after the headlines fade.
“All Nigerian lives matter,” his statement read. “Whether in Edo State, Benue, Enugu, Borno, Anambra, Ondo, or Plateau, no citizen should be subjected to such terror.” Communities like Bokkos in Plateau, Jato-Aka in Benue, Eha-Amufu in Enugu, Ufuma in Anambra, and Aba Oyinbo in Ondo now live in constant fear. They can no longer farm or trade without the looming threat of death, kidnapping, or displacement.
As these communities continue to count their losses, Peter Obi has called on the security agencies to take proactive steps to prevent further attacks, and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
In addition to security intervention, there are also growing demands for the government to provide trauma support, rebuild affected communities, and ensure that displaced families are safely resettled. Survivors should not be left to carry the weight of their loss alone.
In his statement, Obi sent a message of solidarity to the grieving families and communities, with a heartfelt appeal for change: “My heart goes to the people of Bokkos, and others in various communities. No Nigerian should live in fear. The government must do what it takes to protect Nigerians.”
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The Plateau killings are not just a Bokkos tragedy—they are a Nigerian tragedy. Every act of violence that goes unpunished sets a dangerous precedent and erodes the collective security of the nation. It is time for real change and serious action.
A new Nigeria is possible, but only if the lives of every citizen are valued and protected equally. As the cries from Bokkos echo across the country, the question remains: how many more must die before we see the change we so desperately need?”, Peter Obi concluded.
