Peter Obi condemns Kwara massacre, urges Tinubu to declare all-out war on insecurity

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the deadly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the incident as a national tragedy that demands urgent and decisive action.

The coordinated assaults, reportedly carried out by suspected terrorists, are said to have claimed at least 200 lives, leaving families shattered and entire communities devastated.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Obi expressed deep concern over the growing wave of violence across the country, lamenting that the scale of the killings was worse than what is seen in some nations currently at war.

“Every loss of innocent life is tragic, and these killings represent a major failure for us as a nation,” Obi said, while extending his condolences to the families of the victims, the affected communities, and the government and people of Kwara State.

The ADC chieftain urged relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore peace, apprehend and prosecute those responsible, and reassure Nigerians that their lives are valued and will be protected.

Meanwhile, President Tinubu on Wednesday night ordered the deployment of soldiers to the affected communities in response to the attacks.