Kwara: Killings in Nigeria under Tinubu worse than in warring countries, says Obi
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the terrorist attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kiama LGA of Kwara.
At least 200 people were killed in the attacks.
Mr Obi, in a statement on Thursday, decried the killings as worse than what obtained in countries at war, urging President Bola Tinubu to declare war on insecurity of life and property.
“These recurring acts of violence across our country — now worse than what occurs in some countries at war — underscore the urgent need for us, as a nation, to declare war on insecurity of lives and property and to deploy every possible means to end this scourge,” the politician stated.
He added, “Every loss of innocent life is tragic, and these killings represent a major failure for us as a nation. My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the victims, the affected communities, and the government and people of Kwara state.”
The ADC chieftain called on the relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore peace, bring the perpetrators to justice and reassure the people of Kwara State, as well as all Nigerians, that their lives matter and must be protected.
Mr Tinubu, on Wednesday night, ordered the deployment of soldiers to the affected communities.
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