I Am Shocked And Saddened – Peter Obi Reacts To Kaduna Killings

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the terrorist attack in Kaduna State which resulted in the killing of several residents.

Obi in a statement on Sunday evening said he is shocked and saddened by the reports of the attack in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State which has resulted in the death of many people.

Naija News reports updates from the attack at Ungwan Wakili community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State reveal that the death toll from Saturday’s attack has risen to 17.

As a result of the violence, the Chairman, Zangon Kataf LGA, Yabo Chris Ephraim, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ungwan Juju, Mabuhu, Ungwan Wakili, and Zangon Urban communities with immediate effect.

Reacting to the sad incident, Obi while condemning the attacks, called on the government to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book and Nigeria is better secured.

He said in a personally signed statement: “Some of the cardinal principles of my pact with Nigerians is the responsibility to protect and fight insecurity to the barest minimum. I am, therefore, always saddened by the reports of violence, terror attacks and criminality in any part of the country.

“I am shocked by the reports of terror attack on Ungwan Wakili community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State with high casualties. I condemn the act in its entirety.

“The job of securing Nigeria and Nigerians must form the top priority of any serious government in power. In building a New Nigeria, where Nigerians can feel safe and free, the security agents must live up to their duties.

“I urge them to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to book. May God grant eternal rest to those who lost their lives in this terrorist attack and console their bereaved families. -PO”