Atiku Condemns Bandits’ Attacks In Katsina, Seeks Holistic Measure To End Terrorism

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the gruesome killing of people in the Bakori and Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, saying that the incident is one too many.

Some communities in the LGA were reportedly attacked by terrorists locally identified as “Bandits” on Thursday.

According to reports, the number of deaths recorded in the incident has risen to 84. They were said to be members of a vigilante group and residents killed in an ambush by terrorists.

Reacting to that, Atiku in a press statement signed by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe on Sunday, noted that “the confirmation of the incident by the Nigeria Police on Saturday, was a foreboding moment.”

The PDP presidential candidate was quoted as saying that it is “yet another ugly episode of the senseless killings of Nigerians on account of terror attacks.”

The former Vice President condoled with the families of the deceased and called for a holistic, multi-dimensional strategy that will put a stop to terrorism in the country.

“While terrorism is a serious problem affecting most countries of the world, the solution to the problem must differ among countries. Therefore, a multi-sectoral initiative that will evaluate how to decimate the capacity of these terrorists should be on the table. We must be ready to do all that it takes to put a stop to these attacks,” Atiku said.

He prayed for the souls of the dead to rest in peace and also for God to return peace to Nigeria.