TheCable

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent killing of 41 persons in Zamfara state.

In a statement on Saturday, Kola Ologbondiyan, spokesman of the party, said it is “heartbreaking” that Nigerians are now “daily slaughtered by marauders”.

Ologbondiyan urged the All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled federal government to take “decisive” steps to end the incessant killings in various parts of the country.

He urged Nigerians to join forces in praying for the nation amid the killings.

“In the last two months, hundreds of helpless citizens have been murdered by bandits in various parts of the country,” the statement read.

“Hardly have tears dried over the gruesome killings in Benue, Taraba, Kaduna, Nasarawa and other states when marauders hit Zamfara, a state known for peace, killing 41 citizens in cold blood.

“Nigerians now live defenceless and in perpetual fear; our people are fast losing confidence in our institutions.

“As we speak, citizens are now sourcing their own security as APC-controlled Federal government daily manifest crass indifference to the protection of our people.”

He said that the PDP stands with all citizens across the nation and “shares in their pains at this critical time.”

He also urged Nigerians to support the government and one another in efforts to end the killings.

The statement added: “We call on the APC-controlled federal government to seek help from Nigerians who can assist in our current situation.

“Our people have witnessed enough bloodletting and we must collectively find an end to the carnage.

“The PDP commiserates with the families of those killed in Zamfara and other states and pray God to grant us peace and all round protection in our country.”