Kïllïng Of Soldiers In Abia; We Owe the Déad The Duty Of Demanding Justice And Accountability” – Peter Obi

By Suleiman Anyalewechi.

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour  Party LP in the 2023 General Elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the gruesome kïllïng of five soldiers on duty at a military checkpoint in  Obikabia, Obingwa Local Council of Abia State. The soldiers were killed on Thursday, May 30, 2024, by gunmen.

The victims were part of military operatives who were drafted to maintain  peace and order amidst the sit -at -home order  imposed on  the South-east faction by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, to  mourn the  death of hundreds of  thousands of the Igbo during the Nigerian Civil war.

The former Anambra state Governor in a statement posted on his official site on Friday, May 31, also extended his sincere condolences to  the families of the fallen heroes,who he said have paid the ultimate price in service to the country.

While commiserating  and expressing  solidarity with  Governor Alex Otti and the  good people of Abia state, Obi noted that the ugly incident represents a stark reminder of the escalating insecurity and violence that have continued to plague the country .

“I am appalled and saddened by the attack on our brave soldiers in Abia State on Thursday May 30 ,2024, resulting in the death of five soldiers.

“The dastardly act remains condemnable as it is a stark reminder of the escalating insecurity and violence that have continued to plague our nation under our collective watch.

“My heart goes out  in solidarity and sincere condolences to my brother, Dr Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State and the good people of the State.

“More directly, my condolences to the families of the fallen heroes, who have paid the ultimate price in service to our country. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten and we owe it to them to demand accountability and justice .

“Our failure as a nation to protect our citizens and security personnel is a clear dereliction of duty and sign of deficiency of the  Nigerian State.

“The continued brutality and bloodshed in our nation must be met with swift and decisive actions ,not empty words and hollow promises.

“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.” Obi stated.”