Obi also urged citizens of Nigeria not to stand aloof while the country is torn apart by violence and fear
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the recent killing of soldiers in Aba, Abia State.
TheNiche had earlier reported that leaders of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) declared a sit-at-home to remember those killed during the Biafra civil war.
However, during the sit-at-home, some unknown gunmen killed five soldiers at Obikabia Junction checkpoint, in Obingwa Local Government Area.
Reacting to the incident via his X handle, Obi described the killing as an appalling and dastard act.
The former Anambra State governor went on to call for a thorough investigation into the incident.
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He also urged Nigerians not to stand aloof while the country is torn apart by violence and fear.
Speaking via his verified social media page, Obi tweeted: “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 plague our nation under our collective watch.
“Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we owe it to them to demand accountability and justice.
“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.”
He further vowed to continue pushing to ensure a better future.
Meanwhile, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar also condemned the killing of the soldiers and some civilians in Aba.
Taking to his social media page on Thursday, he tweeted: “The violence that led to the killing of soldiers and civilians in Abia State on Thursday stands condemned.”
