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By David Odama
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have condemned the wave of killings ravaging Bokkos Local Government Area and other parts of Plateau State, calling on the FG to take decisive measures to end the bloodshed.
The two leaders a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Mutfwang, Gyang Bere in Jos described the ongoing attacks as a “deliberate and orchestrated genocide” targeting indigenous communities,
According to the the statement, both leaders issued a strong appeal for urgent national intervention when Peter Obi paid a condolence visit to Jos.
Speaking with visible anguish, Mr. Peter Obi lamented: “Nigeria is not at war, yet innocent citizens are being displaced from their ancestral homes. We have no justification as a nation to be enduring this. People must be able to live in peace, farm their land, and feel secure. This is the most basic responsibility of any government.”
Governor Mutfwang praised Mr. Obi for his empathy and personal sacrifice in traveling to Plateau State to commiserate with the grieving communities. “This visit is not just symbolic, it is a powerful statement of solidarity in a time of sorrow,” he said. “Peter Obi’s compassion for the vulnerable has always been evident, and his presence here is deeply appreciated.”
The Governor did not hold back in his assessment of the situation: “What is happening in Bokkos is nothing short of genocide. This is not a matter of political correctness. It is a systematic and brutal attempt to displace our people. Entire communities have been overrun, homes taken over, and stolen building materials are now being used to construct settlements for the aggressors. This cannot and must not continue.”
Both leaders stressed the need for a unified national response to end the carnage and restore the sanctity of human life in Nigeria. They warned that the continued normalization of such violence poses a grave threat to the country’s unity and long-term stability.
In a moving revelation, Governor Mutfwang disclosed that Mr. Obi had previously donated a borehole to the people of Bokkos, an act of kindness that was quietly done but deeply felt.
After signing the condolence register, Mr. Obi urged Nigerians to resist any attempt to normalize terror and displacement. “This must end. We must speak for the voiceless and stand fearlessly for justice,” he declared.
Demonstrating his commitment beyond words, Mr. Obi donated N10 million to the OLA Hospital School of Nursing in Jos, encouraging the institution to continue producing professionals who add value to the nation.
He also visited and offered support to internally displaced persons from the Bokkos attacks, currently sheltered at St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church
