Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has condemned the killing of 16 young men in Anambra State.
The victims were reportedly shot by gunmen suspected to be cultists in the Nibo community during the Onea Asat traditional festival.
Witnesses indicated that the attackers arrived in a black Lexus SUV.
According to reports, the gunmen stormed an eatery in the community and opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in the deaths of the young men.
In response, Obi expressed his sadness over the senseless killings in society on his X account.
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.
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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.
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