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| Mr. Peter Obi |
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has strongly condemned the recent attack in Abia State that resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including five soldiers and six civilians.
The attack occurred on Thursday, May 30, 2024, when gunmen stormed a military unit at Obikabia Junction, Ogbor Hill area, in Aba, setting the unit and a patrol van on fire. Some soldiers managed to escape the assault.
In a statement posted on his social media handle, Obi described the attack as "dastardly" and emphasized that it serves as a stark reminder of the growing insecurity plaguing the nation. He urged for immediate action to address the escalating security concerns and bring the perpetrators to justice.
“I am appalled and saddened by the attack on our brave soldiers in Abia State yesterday, resulting in the death of five soldiers,” he said.
“This dastardly act remains condemnable as it is a stark reminder of the escalating insecurity and violence that has continued to plague our nation under our collective watch.”
I am appalled and saddened by the attack on our brave soldiers in Abia State yesterday, resulting in the death of five soldiers. This dastardly act remains condemnable as it is a stark reminder of the escalating insecurity and violence that has continued to
He also commiserated with the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, the families of the slain soldiers as well as the entire people of the state.
Obi asked the Nigerian authorities to step up decisive actions to avoid further bloodshed in the country.
“I condemn this atrocity in strong terms and demand an immediate and thorough investigation into this crime in order to identify and punish the culprits. We must not stand idly by while our nation is torn apart by violence and fear.
“Our failure as a nation to protect our citizens and security personnel is a clear dereliction of duty and a sign of deficiency of the Nigerian state. The continued brutality and bloodshed in our nation must be met with swift and decisive action, not empty words and hollow promises,” he added.
Obi's condemnation of the attack joins that of other prominent Nigerians who have spoken out against the violence. The incident highlights the need for a comprehensive and effective strategy to combat the rising insecurity in the country.
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