Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killing of soldiers in Aba, Abia State. This incident occurred amidst a sit-at-home order declared by leaders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to remember those killed during the Biafra civil war.
During the sit-at-home, unknown gunmen attacked the Obikabia Junction checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area, resulting in the death of five soldiers.
Reacting to the incident via his X handle, Obi described the killing as an appalling and dastardly act. “I am appalled and saddened by the attack on our brave soldiers in Abia State yesterday, resulting in the death of five soldiers. This dastardly act remains condemnable as it is a stark reminder of the escalating insecurity and violence that has continued to plague our nation under our collective watch,” Obi tweeted.
The former Anambra State governor called for a thorough investigation into the incident, urging Nigerians not to stand aloof while the country is torn apart by violence and fear. “Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we owe it to them to demand accountability and justice. I condemn this atrocity in strong terms, and demand an immediate and thorough investigation into this crime in order to identify and punish the culprits. We must not stand idly by while our nation is torn apart by violence and fear,” he added.
Obi further vowed to continue pushing for a better future for Nigeria.
Meanwhile, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, also condemned the killing of the soldiers and some civilians in Aba. Taking to his social media page on Thursday, he tweeted, “The violence that led to the killing of soldiers and civilians in Abia State on Thursday stands condemned.”
