Obi breaks silence, denounces IPOB’s attack on military personnel
The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, broke silence on the killing of soldiers in Abia, Abia State, in the recently held sit-at-home order.
Obi called for a detailed investigation as he charged Nigerians not to watch as the country descended into a state of violence and fear.
He said this in reaction to the sit-at-home order by the IPOB where some unknown gunmen killed five soldiers in Aba, Abia State.
The incident occurred at Obikabia Junction checkpoint, in Obingwa Local Government Area.
Recall that the proscribed IPOB declared sit-at-home to remember those killed during the Biafra civil war.
Commenting on the killing, Obi wrote on his X account: “I am appalled and saddened by the attack on our brave soldiers in Abia State yesterday, resulting in the death of five soldiers.
“This dastardly act remains condemnable as it is a stark reminder of the escalating insecurity and violence that has continued to plague our nation under our collective watch.
“Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we owe it to them to demand accountability and justice.
“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.”
