The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections has called for a proper investigation into the killing of two soldiers in Abia State yesterday (Thursday).
News About Nigeria reported that five soldiers were killed yesterday during the sit-at-home declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) across the Southeast over the continuous detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
Via his X handle, Atiku condemned the killing of the soldiers and prayed that their souls rest in peace.
He stated that the sit-at-home policy in the southeast was enforced even though students were meant to write their mathematics WAEC examination.
He therefore tasked the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government with exploring a political solution for Kanu, who is facing treason charges.
The former vice president wrote, “My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who may have lost a loved one. May their souls rest in peace. But even more profound is the impact of yesterday’s sit-at-home in the Southeast region of our country on students writing WAEC examinations.
“The veil of the so-called Unknown Gun Men hiding undercover to unleash death and mayhem must be lifted to ensure that criminal elements are separated from legitimate agitators. To this end, without prejudice to the ongoing legal processes, I think the time has come to explore a political resolution to Nnamdi Kanu and other associated issues. I believe that this will diffuse the compressor-cooker situation in the region. It will be a win-win for all parties.”
