The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has decried the killing of 32 people in Ungushi community, Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while demanding urgent action from the Federal Government.
Bandits reportedly stormed the community and killed 32 residents on Friday.
Reacting to the incident on Monday, Atiku condoled with the bereaved families and the people of Sokoto State.
“May Allah forgive the departed and give their loved ones the strength to endure this unbearable loss.
“But condolences are no longer enough. How many more Nigerians must be slaughtered before this government treats the protection of human life as an emergency?” he asked.
The former Vice President lamented that the killings have become frighteningly recurrent, stressing that a government that cannot protect its citizens must not become comfortable issuing statements after every massacre.
Atiku urged the Federal Government to move from condolences to action by strengthening intelligence, securing vulnerable communities, and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
He stated that the first duty of government is to protect life, emphasising that Nigerians cannot continue to bury their loved ones while those entrusted with their security offer excuses.
“May Allah comfort Sokoto and restore peace to our nation,” he prayed.
