Yemi Obafemi
Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to prioritize the welfare of families of security operatives killed in the line of duty.
In a statement posted on his X handle, Obi described the recurring killings of soldiers, policemen, members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and vigilante groups as tragic, stressing that their families must not be abandoned.
He said the sacrifices of the nation’s security personnel must be honoured through adequate compensation and support for their wives, children, and parents, which he noted is not an act of charity but justice.
“These recurring killings should serve as a wake-up call to us leaders to better equip and motivate our security operatives. Security must now become the foundation of governance.
“The memory of our fallen heroes should ignite in us a determination to build a Nigeria where no one’s life is valueless, not our security operatives and definitely not their families.
“To every fallen hero, may your soul rest in perfect peace. Your sacrifice and patriotism will never be forgotten. And to the families left behind, you are not alone. May God continue to provide you with strength and comfort, ” he wrote
