A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that Nigerians deserve to live in peace, not at the mercy of terror, amid rising insecurity across the country.
In a statement on his verified X account on Sunday, Obi described the security situation as a tragic collapse of both governance and basic humanity.
In response to reports from Borgaja and other areas in Sokoto State, where terrorists allegedly ordered inhabitants to abandon their property, the former Anambra State governor condemned the situation as “heartbreaking and unacceptable.”
According to him, the situation indicates that non-state actors have acquired governmental control in some parts of Nigeria, determining who lives where and under what conditions.
“What we are witnessing in Borgaja and other communities in Sokoto State, and indeed across our country, is tragic. It reflects a complete breakdown of governance and humanity.
“This is not how a nation should function. How did we get to a point where Nigerians are taking instructions from terrorists instead of their government? I have consistently maintained that no nation can progress when its people live in fear.
“This is no longer just a security issue; it is a national emergency. The primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. Nigerians deserve to live in peace, not at the mercy of terror,” he wrote.
His statement comes amid fresh reports of violence in eastern Sokoto.
Chronicle NG gathered that fighters loyal to Turji attacked Bargaja town on March 15, killing at least two villagers and forcing many others to flee.
Earlier in January 2026, armed men attacked Bargaja, killing two individuals and kidnapping several others.
Prior to that, security sources and villagers indicated that Bargaja had been targeted days before, implying that raids along the Sokoto-Zamfara axis had occurred on a regular basis.
