Peter Obi arrives Jos, set to visit Mangu attack victims

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By Golok Nanmwa

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Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday arrived in Jos, Plateau State, ahead of his solidarity visit to Mangu Local Government Area, following the recent deadly attack on communities in the area.

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Obi was received at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, by Plateau State executives and chieftains of the NDC.

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Our correspondent gathered that the visit is aimed at identifying with victims and families affected by the recent attack, which reportedly left several residents dead, others injured and properties destroyed.

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Party supporters and other stakeholders gathered to receive Obi, who is expected to proceed to Mangu to assess the situation and interact with victims, community leaders and other stakeholders.

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During the visit, the NDC presidential candidate is expected to commiserate with families who lost their loved ones and offer words of encouragement to residents still grappling with the aftermath of the attack.

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He is also expected to listen to firsthand accounts from survivors and community leaders on the circumstances surrounding the incident and the security challenges confronting communities in the area.

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The visit is expected to draw renewed attention to the plight of communities affected by recurring attacks in parts of Plateau State, amid calls by residents and stakeholders for urgent measures to protect lives and property.

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Obi is also expected to advocate improved security and sustained support for victims of violent attacks, while urging relevant authorities to take decisive steps towards ending the cycle of killings and displacement in vulnerable communities.

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