Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of an opposition
party, PDP, has told the UK Government that the killing of a British aid worker
is not a Nigerian character.
Atiku who said this while reacting to the killings condemned
the atrocious actions of the attackers and the bad image it has portrayed to
the international community.
“I want the government and people of the United Kingdom to
know that these atrocious actions do not reflect Nigeria’s national character.
“I condemn the killing of British aid worker, Faye Mooney,
and her Nigerian partner, Mathew Oguche two days ago in Kaduna State. Several
other Nigerians were kidnapped during the episode”.
He explained that the continuous killings in the country
will lead to the loss of investment opportunities and partners who are
interested in the growth and development of Nigeria’s economy.
“These killings must end or Nigeria will lose desperately
needed friends, partners and investors.
“Not only do I condemn this recent killing, but I make an
urgent call for the federal and state authorities to track down the culprits
and make them pay for their crimes.
“The time for empty rhetoric is long gone. Now is the time
for urgent national action to stem insecurity. Nigeria must once again become
synonymous with peace, progress and prosperity. This can only happen when crime
and punishment are a natural cause and effect.
“As long as there is impunity, our nation will lack unity
and security. Impunity must end and must end in earnest. These crimes continue
to reoccur because previous killings have not been met with justice”
The former Vice President called on Federal Government to
track down the culprits and also keep Nigeria safe for its people and for
foreigners coming in and out of the country.
“We need to keep
Nigeria safe for Nigerians and foreigners. The death of any Nigerian or
foreigner from terror, crime or insecurity grieves my heart. Nobody’s life is
worth taking to advance a religious, political or criminal cause”.
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