‘Nigeria losing its humanity’ – Peter Obi reacts to beheading, raping of elderly woman

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has condemned the brutal murder of a teacher and the killing of an elderly woman, describing it as appaling and devastating.

Writing on his X platform, Obi stated that certain events can shatter a society to such an extent that words fail to convey the shock.

He said the brutal murder of a teacher and the appalling rape and killing of an elderly woman are among these tragedies. 

He said, “These occurrences are not isolated but indicative of a more profound moral and social decline.

“How did we arrive at this point? How did we come to a situation where teachers are pursued and killed, and the elderly—guardians of memory and wisdom—endure such degrading violence?

“This transcends a mere security issue; it represents a failure of our collective humanity. We have grown desensitized, briefly consuming tragedy and then moving on, permitting indifference to make the unacceptable seem normal.

“To the families affected, I share in your sorrow. However, sorrow alone is insufficient.

“We must insist on accountability and immediate systemic reform. If such atrocities no longer compel us to act, we risk forfeiting our shared humanity.”