LABOUR Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has denounced the persistent killings, kidnappings, and other violent crimes across Nigeria.
The former Anambra State governor also bemoaned the roles of non-state actors in the nation’s insecurity.
Obi stated this in a post on his X account on Sunday evening.
He condemned the attack on the SuperSport crew members on AFCON duty that led to three deaths.
The victims were part of a SuperSport crew travelling to Uyo, Akwa Ibom, to broadcast the 2025 AFCON qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya on Friday, October 11.
According to Obi, continuous killings, kidnappings and other violent crimes across the country have continued to be of concern to many.
He said the situation had continued unabated and got worse daily.
“In particular, I condemn, in totality, the unfortunate killing of some crew members of Supersports TV, who were attacked in a tragic ambush along the Ihiala-Orlu Road, Anambra State, a few days ago.
“These media practitioners were on their way to Uyo to perform official duty for their medium and, indeed, the nation when the tragic incident happened, resulting in their death and the kidnapping of others,” Obi stated.
He also mentioned an incident in which some persons were reportedly killed while others were injured in a terror attack carried out by criminals in the Agatu local government area of Benue State last week.
He said violent attacks had continued to define the daily existence of Nigerians.
“We are gradually losing count of the people who have lost their lives to insecurity in our nation.
“How much longer do we allow our people to die before we decide enough is enough?” he asked.
He condoled the families of those who have lost their dear ones to the attacks and prayed for the repose of the remains of the dead and quick recovery for the injured.
Reports emerged on Saturday, October 12, that suspected bandits opened fire on the bus carrying the crew members of SuperSport, who were travelling to Uyo, to cover a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match involving Nigeria and Libya.
The attack occurred in Anambra state and resulted in the deaths of a cameraman, a police officer, and a bus driver.
Eight of the 14 people in the vehicle at the time of the ambush were rescued; two managed to flee; three were killed; and one was reported missing.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria later won the match 1:0.
In a statement on Saturday, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Musa Gusau, confirmed the incident and offered condolences to the affected families.
The president of the NFF also prayed for the safe return of the missing person.
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