What Peter Obi Said On Recent Killings In Kaduna

The presidential candidate of the Labour party, Dr Peter Obi has expressed shock over the recent killings that took place in Zango Kataf Local government area of Kaduna State.

Scores of people were attacked and massacred over the weekend. The development has got many Nigerians lamenting on the spate of insecurity which has seemingly defied all preventive measures in the southern area of the state.

According to multiple reports online, over 70 people were killed in the weekend attack while several others were severely injured.

In a series of tweets on his verified twitter handle on Sunday evening, the former governor of Anambra State outrightly condemned the attack. He revealed that the primary responsibility of any serious government is to secure the lives of his people.

Peter Obi wrote:

“Some of the cardinal principles of my pact with Nigerians is the responsibility to protect and fight insecurity to the barest minimum. I am, therefore, always saddened by the reports of violence, terror attacks and criminality in any part of the country.

“I am shocked by the reports of terror attack on Ungwan Wakili community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State with high casualties. I condemn the act in its entirety.

“The job of securing Nigeria and Nigerians must form the top priority of any serious government in power. In building a New Nigeria, where Nigerians can feel safe and free, the security agents must live up to their duties.

“I urge them to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to book. May God grant eternal rest to those who lost their lives in this terrorist attack and console their bereaved families.”