'We Are Normalizing the Loss of Our People' — Peter Obi Reacts to Latest Deadly Attacks in Jos

Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the recurring violence in Plateau State, warning that Nigeria is becoming a nation that steadily normalizes the death of its own citizens.

​Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sparked fresh conversation online after releasing a strong statement regarding the latest wave of violence in Plateau State. Reacting to reports of a painful attack in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area, the Labor Party leader warned that Nigeria is gradually becoming desensitized to the recurring loss of human lives. His comments, shared via his official social media handle on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, have quickly gathered momentum as Nigerians continue to grapple with rising insecurity.

​Obi, who had just returned from a visit to Kano, described the images and news coming out of Jos as deeply disturbing. He noted that the constant headlines of devastation are a painful reminder of the insecurity that innocent citizens face daily without adequate protection. According to him, no nation or leader should ever get to a point where tragedy is treated as a 'normal' part of life. 'It is unacceptable that these attacks happen with such frequency, and even more unacceptable that there seems to be no decisive, sustained strategy to end them,' he stated firmly.

​In his call for urgent change, Obi insisted that the safety of Nigerian lives must become a non-negotiable priority for the government. He emphasized that the country cannot continue to mourn deaths that should have been prevented in the first place, ending his message with a blunt 'Enough is enough.' While expressing his sympathy for the families who have lost loved ones in the Angwan Rukuba attack, he prayed for a future where the loss of life is no longer a recurring reality for Nigerians.

​The statement has drawn a wave of attention from across the country, with many supporters echoing his sentiments and calling for more accountability from security agencies. As the situation in Plateau State remains a major point of concern, Obi’s warning about the 'normalization of tragedy' continues to trend among those seeking a more secure nation. The public remains divided on whether the current strategies are enough to stem the tide of these frequent attacks.

Source: THESUNNG