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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has promised to improve security across the country and prevent a repeat of the 2025 Yelewata massacre if elected president.
Obi gave the assurance during a visit to Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where he met victims and survivors of the attack.
He pledged that no Nigerian community would suffer a similar massacre under his administration.
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The former Anambra State governor also donated ₦10 million to support the education of children affected by the attack and promised to provide a borehole to address the community’s water shortage.
The visit followed an earlier denial of access on April 14, 2025, and the blockage of his convoy by youths on September 8, 2026.
The Yelewata attack, which occurred on June 13, 2025, claimed 271 lives, according to the report.
During the visit, Obi also laid a wreath at a 14-foot memorial wall erected in honour of the victims.
After leaving Yelewata, the NDC presidential candidate proceeded to a town hall meeting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, where he was received alongside members of his entourage.
At the meeting, Obi pledged to create more business opportunities for young Nigerians and strengthen security for farmers and other people engaged in agriculture.
He also promised to address the practice of using personal connections to secure public sector jobs, saying employment opportunities should be accessible on merit.
