Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, has condemned the kïllïng of soldiers in Aba, Abia State during Thursday’s sit-at-home order imposed by the proscribed Indigenous People of Bïafra, IPŐB, across the South East of the Country.
The PDP Presidential Candidate at the 2023 Presidential Election said that despite the fact that the killing of the Soldiers is unacceptable, there was need for a political solution to the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB.
Atiku added that exploring a political solution for Kanu, who is facing treason charges will help calm tension in the region.
“The violence that led to the killing of soldiers and civilians in Abia State on Thursday stands condemned.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who may have lost a loved one. May their souls rest in peace. But even more profound is the impact of yesterday’s sit-at-home in the Southeast region of our country on students writing WAEC examinations.
“The veil of the so-called Unknown Gun Men hiding undercover to unleash death and mayhem must be lifted to ensure that criminal elements are separated from legitimate agitators.
“To this end, without prejudice to the ongoing legal processes, I think the time has come to explore a political resolution to the Nnamdi Kanu and other associated issues. I believe that this will diffuse the compressor cooker situation in the region. It will be a win-win for all parties,” Atiku wrote on X Handle (formerly Twitter).
