Former Aambra State Governor, Peter Obi, said, he received with “heavy heart” the news of the “tragic” killings in Oke-Odo, Kwara State by armed bandits.
The lives of the Baale of Ogbayo alongside vigilantes “were cut short in the violence” described as “mindless” by the 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate.
Obi expressed his “deepest condolences” to the families, who are grieving; he said, tragedy cannot continue to be normalised in the country.
In his reaction on X, Obi said: “It is with a heavy heart that I received the news of the tragic killings in Oke-Ode, Kwara State, where innocent lives, including vigilantes and the Baale of Ogbayo, were cut short in yet another mindless act of violence from armed bandits terrorising our nation.
“Once again, our nation is thrown into mourning as innocent lives are cut short. These repeated attacks show the urgent need for an emergency on national security. No Nigerian should have to live in fear in their own home.We cannot continue to normalise tragedy.
“My heart goes out to the Governor and the people of Kwara State. I reassure you that you are not alone. And to the grieving families, please accept my deepest condolences. May you find strength and comfort in this difficult time and may the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.”
