Obi also advised the FG to acknowledge that the nation is facing a serious challenge and take bold steps by declaring war on insecurity
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Saturday said he is saddened by the relentless killings, maiming, and displacement of innocent Nigerians.
He made this known on his official X page, saying the incidents are clear indications that the nation’s current “security architecture” is failing.
Obi was reacting to the horrific killing of several people in Mafia village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The former Anambra State governor urged the President Bola Tinubu-led government to acknowledge the reality and take bold steps by declaring war on insecurity before it consumes the country completely.
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He went on to say the heinous act of violence is a stark reminder of the gravity of the nation’s security situation.
Speaking via his verified social media handle, Obi tweeted, “Again, I am very saddened by yet another devastating news of the horrific killing of several innocent people in Mafia Village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State.
“This heinous act of violence is a stark reminder of the gravity of our security situation and the urgent need for a paradigm shift in our approach to the challenge.
“The relentless killings, maiming, and displacement of innocent Nigerians are a clear indication that our current security architecture is failing.
“We must acknowledge this reality and take bold steps, as I have always maintained, by declaring war on insecurity before it consumes us completely.”