Obi: Over 1,000 Nigerians killed this year

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Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi posted on X claiming that more than 1,000 Nigerians were killed and several thousand abducted between January and February 2026, affecting over 25 states. He described the level of violence as worse than that in nations at war and criticised political leaders for prioritising calculations for the 2027 elections over citizens' safety. Obi said the attacks were carried out by bandits and other terrorist groups and listed several states that have experienced killings and abductions. The remarks highlight security concerns that could influence the political environment ahead of the 2027 elections, and no official response has been reported.

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Reported by 4 sources: Daily Trust, Channels TV, Punch Nigeria, daily_post. Clickbait headline detected (−10 penalty). Also confirmed by ripples.