Atiku proffers political options to Kanu’s trial
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Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate within the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, referred to as for a political answer to the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, chief of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.
The name got here after the killing of troopers in Aba, Abia State throughout Thursday’s sit-at-home declared by IPOB throughout the Southeast.
Condemning the killing, the previous Vice-President, said that exploring a political answer for Kanu, who’s dealing with treason costs will assist calm rigidity within the area.
“The violence that led to the killing of troopers and civilians in Abia State on Thursday stands condemned.
“My ideas and prayers are with the households and buddies of those that could have misplaced a liked one. May their souls relaxation in peace. But much more profound is the affect of yesterday’s sit-at-home within the Southeast area of our nation on college students writing WAEC examinations.
“The veil of the so-called Unknown Gun Men hiding undercover to unleash dying and mayhem have to be lifted to make sure that prison components are separated from legit 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. I believe that this will diffuse the compressor cooker situation in the region. It will be a win-win for all parties,” Atiku wrote on X on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Military High Command promised to convey overwhelming army strain on IPOB over the killing of the 5 troopers.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in an announcement on Friday, mentioned the army can be fierce in its response to the dastard act and would convey overwhelming army strain on the group to make sure their complete defeat.
He mentioned the troops of Operation UDO KA deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjourning Aba metropolis in Abia have been attacked and sadly killed by terrorists of IPOB/ESN.
