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Atiku condemns killings of soldiers in Abia, calls for Nnamdi Kalu’s release

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Umar Audu
Umar Audu
Umar Audu is an award winning Journalist. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Umar has extensive experience covering various beats with a developmental approach, wielding public service journalism tools and ethics to demand accountability. Before joining Daily Nigerian in 2022, he has worked with several public service institutions and broadcasters, including Radio Now and Daria Media, Lagos. Umar can be reached via umarsumxee180@gmail.com , https://www.facebook.com/meester.umxee?mibextid=ZbWKwL or @Themar_audu on X.
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A former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the killing of five soldiers by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

He also called for a political solution to the continued detention of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, noting that such an act would douse the tension in the southeast region.

On Thursday, five military personnel were killed at the Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area, of Abia State, during a clash with the IPOB terrorists.

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The terrorists were enforcing the sit-at-home declared to honour Biafra, fallen hero.

However, in a statement on his X handle on Friday, Mr Abubakar lamented the impact of the sit-at-home for pupils who were writing their WAEC examination.

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The statement read: “The violence that led to the killing of soldiers and civilians in Abia State on Thursday stands condemned. 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 under cover 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 the Nnamdi Kanu and other associated issues.

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“I believe that this will defuse the compressor cooker situation in the region. It will be a win-win for all parties. -AA”

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