“Innocent Woman Gunned Down: Obi Demands Answers After Shocking Assault on Ngige’s Convoy”
By Passman Akpos
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern and solidarity with former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, following the violent attack on his convoy which left one woman dead and a police orderly injured.
Obi, who was abroad when the incident occurred, said he travelled to Alor upon his return on Friday to personally commiserate with Ngige and thank God for sparing his life.
In a statement shared on Friday, Obi described the attack as “painful, unacceptable, and another tragic reminder of the needless bloodshed our nation continues to witness.”
The assailants opened fire on the former Anambra State governor’s convoy, killing an innocent female passerby and injuring a police officer attached to the team. Obi lamented the loss of life, stating that no Nigerian should ever be subjected to such senseless violence.
“This unfortunate incident reinforces the urgent need for more coordinated and effective security measures by government at all levels, with active cooperation from citizens, to curb the rising tide of insecurity,” Obi said.
He extended condolences to the family of the deceased woman, insisting that Nigeria must recommit to “upholding the sanctity of human life and ensuring that every citizen can move freely and safely.”
The Labour Party stalwart added that the security situation had deteriorated to intolerable levels and demanded immediate, comprehensive, and collaborative action to restore public confidence.
Obi’s message ended with prayers for the bereaved family and a renewed call for unity in confronting Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
