Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has expressed outrage over the reported killing of 30 persons in Okigwe area of Imo State.
NATIONAL POST reports that the killing was said to have been carried out by unknown gunmen who also set several vehicles ablaze.
In a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, Obi urged security agencies to go after the perpetrators.
He wrote, "Again, we have been confronted with another senseless killing in the country, this time in Imo state, where about 30 people were murdered by gunmen.
"This marks yet another level of embarrassing barbarism in a society already battling an unprecedented level of insecurity. Violent killings, horror and fear have continued to define our daily lives in our nation.
"This inhuman act must be condemned by all. We cannot expect to build a responsible society of humans when we continually desecrate human life without provocation. Such a level of violence and criminality must not continue to have a place in our nation.
"These recurring attacks, violence and killing are a poignant reminder of our collective failure as a nation, gradually losing sense of the sanctity of life and becoming accustomed to terror. The time is now to break this ugly trend of senseless killings in our nation.
"The government must, at this point, rise up to its duties of protection of lives and property. Nigerians cannot continue to live in fear for their lives. Such a level of insecurity is not only inimical to human development but also hinders economic growth and development.
'I urge the government to investigate, arrest and bring the perpetrators of this mayhem to book. I extend my sincere condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones in this very tragic occurrence. May God grant them eternal rest. -PO."