The presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has condemned the killing of 16 young men in Anambra state.
The men were reportedly killed in Nibo community by some gunmen suspected to be cultists during Onea Asat traditional festival.
The perpetrators of the attack were said to Al have arrived at the community in a black Lexus SUV.
According to reports, the gunmen stormed an eatery in the community and opened fire indiscriminately, killing the young men.
In his reaction on his X account, Obi said he was saddened by the senseless killings in the society.
Describing the act as a profound loss to the families of the victims, the state and the nation at large, Obi said no one has the right to take a life.
Obi posted on X, “Life is sacred, and no one has the right to take it. Such heinous actions reveal a disturbing disregard for human dignity and the rule of law.
“Our nation cannot progress if we allow violence to become the norm, and we must work collectively to address the underlying causes of this growing menace,” he said.
The former Anambra state governor also condoled with the families of the victim, the Nibo community and the state.
He added, “I call on the authorities to act swiftly in bringing the perpetrators of this horrific crime to justice and ensuring that such incidents are never repeated.
“Nigeria must become a nation where safety and justice prevail over violence and lawlessness,” Obi said.
