African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar has condemned the reported killing of 32 Nigerians in Ungushi community, Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, calling on the Federal Government to move beyond condolences and take urgent action to protect citizens.

Atiku expressed grief over the incident in a statement, sympathising with the families of the victims and the people of Sokoto State following the deadly attack.

“I am devastated by the killing of 32 innocent Nigerians in Ungushi community, Kebbe LGA of Sokoto State,” Atiku said.

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The former vice president extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the repose of the victims, while asking Allah to give their loved ones the strength to cope with the loss.

However, Atiku said that government condolences following deadly attacks were no longer sufficient, given what he described as the recurring nature of killings across the country.

“But condolences are no longer enough. How many more Nigerians must be slaughtered before this government treats the protection of human life as an emergency?” he asked.

Atiku expressed concern over what he described as the increasing frequency of attacks and killings, saying the Federal Government must take stronger measures to prevent further loss of lives.

He called on the government to strengthen intelligence gathering, secure vulnerable communities and ensure that those responsible for the killings are arrested and prosecuted.

“These killings have become frighteningly recurrent, and a government that cannot protect its citizens must not become comfortable issuing statements after every massacre,” Atiku said.

According to him, the primary responsibility of government is the protection of human life, urging the authorities to take decisive action against insecurity.

“The first duty of government is to protect life. Nigerians cannot continue to bury their loved ones while those entrusted with their security offer excuses,” he added.

Atiku prayed for the people of Sokoto State and the bereaved families, while calling for the restoration of peace across Nigeria.

“May Allah comfort Sokoto and restore peace to our nation,” he said.

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