Peter Obi Condemns Attack And Killing Of US Embassy Officials In Anambra

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has condemned the attack on staff members of the United States Embassy in Nigeria, who were on a humanitarian mission in Anambra State.

KanyiDaily had reported how gunmen killed four staff members of the US embassy during an attack on Tuesday, May 16, in the Amiyi/Eke Ochuche communities of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Anambra Police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed that two police operatives and two staff members of the US Consulate were tragically murdered, and their bodies were set ablaze in their vehicles.

Ikenga said that the assailants also abducted another two police operatives and the driver of the second vehicle before fleeing the scene, noting that no US citizens were present in the convoy.

The police spokesman, who pledged to sustain efforts in combating insurgents, expressed regret that the convoy entered the state without informing local law enforcement or any security agency.

Peter Obi Reacts To Killing Of US Officials In Anambra

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the former Anambra governor condemned the attack and emphasized that Nigeria’s increasing crime rate is due to the high levels of unemployment and poverty.

Peter Obi, who called on the law enforcement to fish out the perpetrators, extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, the US Embassy, and other international organizations involved.

He said, “I just got the most reprehensible news of the attack and killing of some international humanitarian workers in Anambra state, which happened on Tuesday. This despicable act is highly condemnable.

My heartfelt sympathy goes to the families of the deceased, the United States Embassy and other charitable International agencies involved. Nothing can be more deplorable than that somebody has to die while rendering a charity job for a people and a nation in need.

The rising crime rate in our community and country is not unconnected with the frightening rising poverty level and unemployment of youths in our land which is a consequence of a prolonged leadership failure over the years.

When youths in their product ages remain idle for a prolonged time the devil finds in them veritable tools to build workshops in. Our redemption remains a quick turnaround from consumption to production.

I urge the appropriate security agencies to put no stone unturned in ensuring that the perpetrators of these wicked and abominable acts are fished out and made to face the full wrath of the law.”

KanyiDaily recalls that the US government had confirmed that attack, saying its personnel are actively cooperating with Nigerian security agencies to ascertain the details of the occurrence.