By Muhammad Mamman
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of traders, including a pregnant woman, by a state-backed security outfit in Onitsha, Anambra State.
Describing the incident as “deeply troubling,” Obi called for a full investigation, proper reorganisation, and strict accountability of such groups, warning that they have become sources of fear rather than protection.
In a statement titled “Curbing the Excesses of State Actors” on his verified X handle, the ex-Anambra governor stressed that security agencies and community outfits must be thoroughly vetted, trained, and monitored to prevent abuses.
“At a time when Nigerians are already battling insecurity, it is worrisome that state-backed outfits, created to protect citizens, are worsening their plight and sometimes acting worse than criminals,” he said.
Obi expressed sympathy to the victims’ families and urged authorities to bring those responsible to justice.
