Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which occurred on Palm Sunday.
In a statement released on Monday, Obi criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as indecisive and accusing it of normalising killings and kidnappings across the country.
“The recurring loss of innocent lives in Plateau State reminds us, yet again, of the insecurity citizens face without adequate protection,” Obi said. “These devastating incidents point to a nation that is gradually becoming desensitised to the loss of its people. No nation or leader should normalise tragedy.”
Obi described the persistent attacks as “unacceptable” and faulted the government for what he called a lack of sustained effort to curb the violence and insecurity affecting many parts of the country.
He urged the government to confront the situation decisively, stressing that the protection of Nigerian lives must remain a top priority.
“We cannot continue to mourn what could have been prevented. Enough is enough,” he added.
As of the time of reporting, the presidency had not responded to Obi’s remarks.
Meanwhile, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) also condemned the attack, describing it as “tragic and unacceptable,” and called for an immediate investigation.
CAN President, Daniel Oko, said: “This is not just tragic; it is unacceptable. We mourn and grieve, but we must also confront the reality. How did we get here? Why can people no longer feel safe in their own homes? How is it that, even on a sacred day, communities remain vulnerable to such acts of terror?”
