Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the latest terrorist attack on Ngoshe community in Borno State, describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable.
In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi said he received the news of the attack with deep sadness, noting that the assault targeted both a military base and an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in the community.
According to him, the attack led to the deaths of innocent civilians and soldiers, while several others are still unaccounted for.
“It is with a heavy heart that I have learned of yet another horrific attack yesterday by terrorists on the community of Ngoshe in Borno State, which targeted not only a military base but also an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, and sadly claimed the lives of innocent civilians and soldiers, many of whom are still missing,” Obi wrote.
The former Anambra governor said he watched several videos from the scene with “deep horror,” stressing that the incident highlights the continued suffering faced by many Nigerians due to persistent insecurity.
“I watched several videos of this tragedy with deep horror. Once again we are confronted with the painful reality of the daily suffering that far too many Nigerians are forced to endure. This is unacceptable,” he said.
Obi questioned the nation’s leadership over what he described as continued inaction in the face of repeated attacks, asking how long Nigerians would continue to suffer the consequences of poor governance.
“How long will Nigerians continue to bear the consequences of poor leadership and mismanagement?
“How many more lives must be lost before decisive action is taken to secure our communities, protect the vulnerable, and dismantle the structures of these insurgents?” he asked.
He also criticised political leaders for focusing on electoral calculations instead of addressing the worsening security situation.
“While Nigerians are slaughtered daily by terrorists, what is more troubling is that amid these daily killings, our political leaders are preoccupied with selfish schemings on how to steal, grab and run away with the next election cycle, and keep us in insecurity, poverty and underdevelopment,” he said.
Obi extended his sympathies to the victims and affected communities, assuring them that their pain must not be ignored by those in power.
“To the families who have lost loved ones, to the children now displaced, and to the communities living in fear, I stand with you in grief and in resolve.
“Your pain is Nigeria’s pain. Your safety and dignity must be the priority of any government that claims to serve the people,” he said.
He also stressed the need for leadership that prioritises the protection of citizens and the value of human life.
“Nigeria deserves a leadership that values human life above all else. Our nation is stronger than the terror that threatens it.
“But we cannot remain silent, and we cannot accept inaction. We must act now, for today’s victims, for tomorrow’s children, and for the Nigeria we all deserve,” he stated.
