A recent terrorist attack in Niger State, Nigeria, has left 30 people dead and several others abducted, prompting former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi to condemn the incident as a national shame. The assault took place at the Kasuwan‑Daji Market in the Domo community of Borgu Local Government Area and is the latest in a series of violent incidents plaguing the country.
Obi warned that the ongoing cycle of violence and insecurity in Nigeria is unacceptable and demands a coordinated response. In his statement, he highlighted a disturbing pattern of attacks across the nation, citing recent incidents in Plateau, Kano and Katsina states. On New Year’s Day, an assault in Katsina State’s Unguwar Naino community resulted in deaths and injuries, while bandits struck Bong village in Plateau State, killing multiple people.
Emphasizing that protecting lives is the foremost responsibility of the government, Obi described the repeated failure to provide basic security as a national shame. He extended his condolences to the families of the victims, acknowledging that no words can ease their pain, and affirmed that the nation mourns with them. He urged an end to the cycle of violence.
The spate of attacks underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to insecurity in Nigeria. Obi called for an “all‑hands‑on‑deck” strategy, stressing the importance of a coordinated and decisive effort to eradicate the menace. As the country continues to grapple with terrorism and banditry, effective security measures and a unified response have become increasingly urgent. The international community is watching closely as Nigeria struggles to contain the violence, and it remains to be seen how the government will address the growing insecurity.
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