Peter Obi: 1,000+ Nigerians Killed, Kidnapped in 2026

2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi claims over 1,000 Nigerians were killed and thousands abducted between January and February 2026. He states violence across Nigeria exceeds levels in officially war-torn countries, citing attacks in Zamfara, Kwara, Ondo, Kebbi, Edo, Benue, Adamawa, and Plateau. Obi criticizes political leaders for prioritizing 2027 election strategies over citizen safety, noting 'politics of zero humanity' while families bury loved ones. He calls for elevating human life to 'sacred status' in national priorities, warning leadership is measured by saving lives, not election wins.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/01/insecurity-over-1000-nigerians-killed-this-year-peter-obi/