In a series of tweets on Monday, Obi said he was saddened by the attack on Suleman and his convoy, promising to restore security of lives and property if elected.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on security operatives to bring to book the gunmen who attacked Apostle Johnson Suleman and his convoy on October 21.
No fewer than six people were killed in the attack along Benin–Auchi Road, Edo State. Three police orderlies, Suleman’s two drivers and a domestic worker were confirmed dead. The police said they are looking for another domestic worker.
Suleman, his wife and children were unhurt as they were riding in a bulletproof SUV.
In a series of tweets on Monday, Obi said he was saddened by the attack on Suleman and his convoy, promising to restore security of lives and property if elected.
“The recent attack on the Founder of Omega Fire Ministries, @APOSTLESULEMAN, underscores the level of insecurity in our nation. Ugly acts like these are reported from different parts of the country on a daily basis, and it is saddening,” said Obi.
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The former governor continued, “Such acts of terrorism, violence and criminality are highly condemnable. The high level of insecurity that has continued to plague our nation has continued to clog up the nation’s wheel of progress.
“I restate my commitment to the fight against insecurity as my first priority in governance when voted into power. I am saddened by the lives lost during the attack; one life lost to insecurity, is one too many. I pray God to grant the victims eternal rest.”
Obi also prayed for comfort for the bereaved families.
Meanwhile, Suleman who is the president of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, has accused the police of complicity in the attack after a suspect reportedly caught alive was killed by the police.