Obi also noted that repeated attacks on Nigerians, especially those in Plateau State should worry any discerning mind
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent attack in Zurak village in Wase LGA of the state, which reportedly left about 40 people dead and many others injured.
He made his feelings known on Wednesday via his X handle, where he noted that repeated attacks on Nigerians, especially those in Plateau State should worry any discerning mind.
He went on to call on the government to rise to its responsibilities of securing the lives and property of its citizens with corresponding actions.
The former Anambra State governor, further suggested that every necessary measure to drastically reduce insecurity in the nation by investing in the critical areas of human development must be taken.
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He also prayed for those who got injured and lost their lives in the attack.
Speaking via his verified social media page, Obi tweeted: “One continues to be disheartened by the persistent reports of terrorist attacks across Plateau, Benue, and other parts of the country. The recent reports of an attack in Zurak village in Wase LGA of Plateau state which has left about 40 people dead and many others hospitalized, remains a very sad one, which must be condemned in strong terms. This adds to the growing number of these heinous attacks. These repeated attacks particularly in Plateau have become too many to make any discerning mind worrisome.
“Again, I call on the government to rise to its responsibilities of securing the lives and property of Nigerians with corresponding actions. Above all, we must take every necessary measure to drastically reduce insecurity in the nation by investing in the critical areas of human development; education, health, and lifting people out of poverty. I sincerely condole with the Governor of Plateau, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the government, and the people of Plateau State, especially the bereaved families, over this tragic occurrence.
“May God grant eternal rest to the dead and quick recovery to the hospitalized.”
