Unemployment, poverty architect of insecurity – Peter Obi on mosque attack

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Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has attributed the rising insecurity across Nigeria to widespread poverty and unemployment.

He shared this view on Wednesday through a post on his official X account while reacting to the tragic killing of 13 individuals at a mosque in Katsina State, describing it as another case of senseless violence.

At least 13 worshippers reportedly lost their lives in an attack by armed bandits on a mosque located in Unguwan Mantau, within Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Obi, who served as governor of Anambra State, condemned the attack, describing it as unacceptable, particularly because it targeted individuals engaged in religious worship.

He emphasized that the incident once again underscores how little value is placed on human life in the country.

He extended his condolences to the families of the victims and expressed sympathy for the wider religious community affected by the tragedy.

“Rising from the euphoria of the recent improved performance of our security operatives which led to the arrest of critical terrorist elements and attracted commendation both from me and internationally ugly and deplorable news has now emerged from Katsina State: the brutal killing of 13 worshippers in a mosque.

“So long as we fail to address crucial social challenges such as unemployment, and so long as we continue to operate a system that drives more people into multidimensional poverty, we will continue to experience these ugly consequences,” he wrote.

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