Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the rising wave of violence in some parts of Kwara State, calling on the government to take urgent action as a matter of national security.

Speaking via a statement released on Tuesday, Obi mourned the tragic loss of lives during a recent attack by bandits in the Oke-Ode area of Kwara State.

Naijaonpoint reports that Obi spoke against the backdrop of a deadly attack that occurred on Sunday in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area, which left several residents and vigilante members dead.

He described the attacks as mindless acts of violence and called for decisive action from the security forces and government in protecting the lives of citizens.

Peter Obi also commiserated with Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the people of Kwara State and all those affected by the attack, praying for God’s strength in difficult times.

“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,” Obi wrote on his 𝕏 account.