Peter Obi: Families of Slain Officers Deserve Justice, Not Charity

The rise in killings of security guards nationwide has been bemoaned by Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate for the Labour Party.
He denounced attacks against Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps members, police officers, soldiers, and vigilante groups in a statement posted on Tuesday via his 𝕏 Twitter.

The former governor of Anambra State emphasized that security personnel’s sacrifices for the country should not be overlooked.

The alleged terrible deaths of our security officers have sent the nation into yet another state of mourning. In the line of duty, our men and women in military have sacrificed their lives for the security and stability of our beloved country,” Obi stated.

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Insisting that security must be the cornerstone of governance, he called on leaders at all levels to act immediately to properly inspire and equip security personnel.

Nigeria cannot keep burying its security officers and ignoring their families, he said. He emphasized the importance of providing the dependents of slain policemen with sufficient support and compensation.

“Our government must take on the duty of making sure that the parents, spouses, and kids of these slain heroes receive just compensation and assistance. That’s the least a thankful country can provide. Justice is what it is, not charity,” Obi continued.

The former governor promised assistance and sympathy to the families of the fallen officers and prayed for their souls to rest.

“May your soul rest in perfect peace, fallen hero. We shall always remember your sacrifice and sense of patriotism. Families that have been left behind, know that you are not alone. “May God grant you comfort and strength in the future,” he said.