Obi also described the incident as “yet another mindless act of violence from armed bandits” which cut short lives of innocent Nigerians.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of 12 people by gunmen in Oke-Ode town in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The former Anambra State governor expressed sadness over the incident on Tuesday in a post he shared on his X page.
TheNiche had earlier reported that Kwara State Police Command confirmed the attack, saying the lifeless bodies discovered after the incident included that of the head of the community.
Police also disclosed that four other persons who sustained injuries were taken to the hospital.
A statement by the command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi read, “The Kwara State Police Command informs the public of an unfortunate incident that occurred in the early hours of today, 28th September, 2025, in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun LGA of the state.
”At about 7:00am today, armed men invaded the Ogbayo area of Oke-Ode, shooting sporadically. A combined team of police operatives and members of the National Forest Security Service responded swiftly to the scene, where they discovered 12 lifeless bodies of vigilante members, including the Baale of Ogbayo.”
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Reacting to the development, Obi described the incident as “yet another mindless act of violence from armed bandits” which cut short lives of innocent people.
He added that the repeated attacks show the urgent need to re-evaluate our security strategies, adding that “No Nigerian should have to live in fear in their own home.”
He went on to sympathize with the Governor and people of the state, as well as the grieving families.
Speaking via his verified social media handle, Obi wrote, “It is with a heavy heart that I received the news of the tragic killings in Oke-Ode, Kwara State, where innocent lives, including vigilantes and the Baale of Ogbayo, were cut short in yet another mindless act of violence from armed bandits terrorising our nation.
“Once again, our nation is thrown into mourning as innocent lives are cut short. These repeated attacks show the urgent need for an emergency on national security. No Nigerian should have to live in fear in their own home.
We cannot continue to normalise tragedy.
“My heart goes out to the Governor and the people of Kwara State. I reassure you that you are not alone. And to the grieving families, please accept my deepest condolences. May you find strength and comfort in this difficult time and may the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.”
