On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi condemned the ambush that killed at least 16 security personnel in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, urging leaders to address insecurity’s root causes to prevent further losses, as reported by Vanguard and Punch. The attack on September 19, 2025, targeted Operation Anyam Nyor operatives, including police and Benue State Civil Protection Guards, led by ASP Danlami Usman (“Dan Zuru”), who was captured, with assailants burning trucks and stealing motorcycles (Web:0, Web:1).
In a statement on X, Obi lamented the recurring deaths of soldiers, NSCDC officers, police, and vigilantes, stating, “Our men and women in uniform have paid the ultimate price” (Web:0, Web:2). He called for better equipping and motivation of security forces, describing security as “the foundation of governance” (Web:0). Obi demanded fair compensation for victims’ families, saying, “It is not charity, it is justice” (Web:0). He paid tribute, praying for the fallen heroes’ peace and their families’ strength (Web:0). X posts from @PeterObi (September 23, 2025) garnered 10,000 retweets, while @Naija_Activist noted 81% public outrage over insecurity (Afrobarometer, 2025) (Post:3). The incident, part of 8,000 northern abductions since 2020 (ACLED, 2025), underscores the crisis (Web:1).
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