Peter Obi Condemns Kwara Violence, Says ‘Every Innocent Life Lost Is Tragic’

Peter Obi is a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Peter Obi is a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)

Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, has lamented the recent killings of over 100 people in Kwara state.

Speaking through his official X handle on Thursday, February 5, he stated that it was time to arrest the wave of attacks nationwide.

“I am deeply saddened by the recent attacks in Kwara State, where gunmen reportedly killed about 150 people in villages including Woro and Nuku.

“Every loss of innocent life is tragic, and these killings represent a major failure for us as a nation. My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the victims, the affected communities, and the government and people of Kwara State.

“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.

“I therefore call on the relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore peace, bring the perpetrators to justice, and reassure the people of Kwara State, as well as all Nigerians, that their lives matter and must be protected,” he wrote.