The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of 16 young men in Nibo, a community in Anambra State.
Reports indicate that gunmen attacked the town during the Onwa Asaa traditional festival, killing the victims at an eatery.
The attackers, said to have arrived in a black Lexus SUV, opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic and loss of lives.
Reacting to the incident in a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi expressed deep sadness over the senseless killings, describing them as a significant loss to the families, the community, and the nation.
“Life is sacred, and no one has the right to take it. Such heinous actions reveal a disturbing disregard for human dignity and the rule of law,” Obi wrote.
“Our nation cannot progress if we allow violence to become the norm. We must work collectively to address the underlying causes of this growing menace.”
The former Anambra State governor extended his condolences to the families of the victims, the Nibo community, and the entire state.
He urged authorities to take swift action in bringing the perpetrators to justice and preventing future occurrences.
“Nigeria must become a nation where safety and justice prevail over violence and lawlessness,” Obi emphasized.
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