Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra, has expressed concern
about the security challenges in the south-east.
In recent months, the south-east has seen an increase in
attacks by gunmen, leading to killings, abductions, and destruction of
properties.
In the most recent of such incidents, a lawmaker was
beheaded, while a pregnant woman and her four children were killed in Anambra.
Obi, a presidential hopeful and member of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP), in a series of tweets on Wednesday, said he is worried
about the development.
“I am highly disturbed by the increasing horrific killings
in southeastern Nigeria, especially the recent beheading of a state legislator
and the callous murder of a pregnant woman and her four children in Anambra
State,” the post reads.
“These violent and abhorrent killings are damnable and
unacceptable! Our communities are crumbling before us, and our humanity is
being diminished.
“I send my deepest condolences to the families of the
deceased and urge all stakeholders, including affected communities, security
agencies, traditional rulers and government at all levels, to work collectively
to restore the peace that once reigned.
“Families of the deceased deserve justice, and that can only
be served when the perpetrators of these wicked acts are arrested and made to
face the full wrath of the law. I indeed count on our security agencies to
deliver on this and other aspects of the rule of law.
“Nothing can be achieved with festering insecurity.
Diametric security remains the bedrock of peaceful nations and thriving
democracies. As we advance, proactive security will be crucial in regaining
control of our communities.”
Obi added that government at all levels must meet its
responsibility to protect its citizens.
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