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Peter Obi, the former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential running mate, on Tuesday reacted to the killing of 46 farmers in Borno state by Boko Haram. According to information he posted on his Twitter handle, Obi condemned the killing of 46 farmers in Borno state.
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He also condoled with the families of the deceased, the Governor and people of Borno state.
The Ex-Governor of Anambra state urged the federal government to reset Nigeria’s security architecture. Boko Haram terrorist group had beheaded some rice farmers in the Jere Local Government Area of Borno State over the weekend. Reacting to the massacre, the former Anambra State governor described the killing as primitive.
In a series of tweets, Obi wrote: ‘The horrendous killing of hard-working farmers in Borno is primitive and has no place in our society. ‘It stands condemned. Very importantly, FG must now urgently reset the security architecture in the country, especially in the North East.
‘My sincere condolences to the families of the deceased, Governor Zulum, and the people and government of Borno. May their souls rest in peace.’
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