Abuja: The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has described the murder of Brig. General M. Uba was killed by ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, as tragic.

 

 

While extending his condolences to the families of our heroes who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty as well as the military community, Obi said it behoves us all to build a nation where honouring our heroes will go beyond mere words.

 

In a post titled: “A Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes,” on his verified X handle, on Tuesday, Obi said,

 

“I returned to Nigeria this morning only to be confronted with the heartbreaking news of the brutal murder of Brigadier-General M. Uba, among others who are courageously fighting terrorists to protect the rest of us.

 

“I am deeply saddened by this tragic development. At this moment of national grief, I extend my profound sympathies to the families of the fallen officers and to the entire military community.

 

“ I also use this opportunity to salute the gallantry of all our military personnel who, day after day, make enormous sacrifices — including the ultimate sacrifice — in the service of our nation.

 

“While I pray that their sacrifices will never be in vain, I call on the Federal Government to strengthen security architecture across the country; to provide our armed forces with the equipment, intelligence support, welfare, and motivation they urgently require; and to ensure that those who attack the Nigerian state are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.

 

“Nigeria must honour its heroes not only with words, but by building a nation where their labour and sacrifices contribute to lasting peace, safety, and national renewal. May the souls of Brigadier-General M. Uba and all the faithful departed rest in perfect peace. -PO.”