By TINA TIMOTHY

Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has decried the recent attacks and killings in Plateau state.

Obi, on his X handle on Wednesday January 31, 2024, also assured that he envisions a new Nigeria when the environment will be safe for all.

He wrote: “Yesterday, being Tuesday, I was in Jos, Plateau State, my second trip to the state this month, to pay a solidarity visit to the Government and people of Plateau State over the recent wave of terror attacks that have claimed many lives, in the State.”

Obi, who posted photos of his visit to the state capital, lamented that the city of Jos which used to be a haven now “echoes with the pain of lives lost”.

“The cherished city of Jos, once a haven, now echoes with the pain of lives lost, from Mangu, Barkinladi, and beyond. I commiserated with families who have lost their loved ones to the mindless killings in the State while praying to God to comfort them and grant eternal rest to the dead,” he wrote.

Obi urged leaders and security agencies to brace up to the fight against insecurity.

Continuing, he wrote: “I continue to encourage us the leaders, and our security agencies not to be dispirited in our war against insecurity in the nation. We will not rest until we restore peace and security in every part of our nation.”

The LP Presidential Candidate, describing the killings as “senseless violence”, further called on Nigerians to ensure to usher in a government that will be caring to all.

“Joining forces with every Nigerian, our collective goal is to usher in a new era of governance that will be all caring for the welfare of the people. Together, we aspire to halt the senseless violence that has plagued our nation for far too long.

“Envisioning a new Nigeria, my leadership promises to foster an environment of safety, growth, and productivity, embodying the hope for a brighter tomorrow,” he added.