Former presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kebbi State, describing the incident as another grim reminder of the worsening insecurity across the country.
The slain officers were reportedly attacked and killed along the Tsamiya–Illo Road in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State at the weekend. The deceased were identified as DCRMA Umar Aliyu, SRMA Ezra Manu Gona, and RMA I Mansur Ibrahim Nasir.
Reacting to the development in a statement posted on his X account on Sunday, Obi extended his condolences to the FRSC and the families of the victims, while condemning the attack in strong terms.
“I extend my deepest sympathies to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The relentless increase in insecurity nationwide continues to inflict severe hardship on frontline workers,” he said.
The former Anambra State governor lamented what he described as a growing security crisis across the country, warning that issues of national safety were being overshadowed by political activities.
“Regrettably, this alarming lapse in governance is being eclipsed by prevailing political machinations,” Obi stated.
He specifically sympathised with FRSC personnel in Kebbi State over the loss of their colleagues and called for urgent action to address the deteriorating security environment.
“I wish to express my condolences to the FRSC operatives in Kebbi State following the heinous murder of their colleagues. Furthermore, I unequivocally condemn this act, which exacerbates the profound and unacceptable threats to our nation’s stability,” he added.
Obi stressed that the protection of lives must become a top national priority, insisting that no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of fear and insecurity.
“We must elevate the sanctity of human life to a paramount position within our national agenda,” he said.
The former presidential candidate maintained that the continued attacks on security and emergency personnel underscore the urgent need for stronger measures to safeguard those who risk their lives daily in service to the nation.
His comments come amid mounting concerns over rising insecurity in several parts of the country, where both civilians and frontline security personnel have increasingly become targets of violent attacks.
