Peter Obi Decries “National Failure” Following Kwara Massacre
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a stinging condemnation of the recent massacre in Kwara State, describing the loss of life as a tragic reflection of Nigeria’s deepening security crisis.
In a heartfelt statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) this Thursday, Obi expressed that he was “deeply saddened” by the reports of gunmen storming the Woro and Nuku communities, where approximately 150 people were reportedly killed.
The former Anambra State governor extended his deepest condolences to the grieving families, as well as the government and the people of Kwara State who are currently mourning the victims of the brutal invasion.
“Every loss of innocent life is tragic, and these killings represent a major failure for us as a nation,” he wrote, emphasizing that the recurring nature of such violence is becoming a permanent stain on the country’s stability.
He warned that the persistent bloodshed across various regions has now reached a level of severity that rivals actual combat zones, demanding an immediate and total shift in the federal government’s approach to public safety.
“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,” Obi stated.
Concluding his statement, he called on the relevant security authorities to act with urgency to restore peace in the affected communities, bring the perpetrators to justice, and prove to Nigerians that their safety remains a top priority.
Would you like me to research the current status of “Operation Savannah Shield,” which the presidency recently mentioned in relation to these attacks?
