The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has paid a visit to victims of the bomb attack at a mosque in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government area of Kano State.
Obi, who visited the victims on their hospital bed at the Murtala Specialist Hospital in Kano on Sunday, condemned the attack and described it as a senseless act.
Speaking with journalists, Obi said it is really sad that such an attack can happen in Nigeria, adding that it is horrific seeing the victims.
According to him, he visited the victims to show solidarity and support in their care, in one way or the other, also commend the hospital management.
“This is very horrific and remains very condemnable. It’s sad this can happen in our nation today. Nobody can say why this young boy did a thing like this to his own family members and the society.
“We remain in solidarity condemning such act at the people. My reason for coming here is to show that solidarity and support in their care in one way or the other and the hospital management in what they are doing and again condemn this senseless act of violent killing.
“We, therefore, condoled with the government and the good people of Kano State, as well urge all as a country to stand together in fighting such a senseless act.”
The Chief Medical Director, Dr. Husseini Muhammad, said a total of 23 victims were received in the hospital, out of which 15 have passed away while eight are currently receiving treatment.
Muhammad commended the former Governor of Anambra State for the visit, which he said signifies the unity and oneness of Nigeria.