Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Thursday condemned the gruesome murder of travellers in Sokoto, saying Nigerians cannot continue to live their lives in awe to the attacks that has now become incessant.

“I am saddened by the loss of lives of innocent persons in such a cruel and gruesome manner by suspected bandits. Also worrisome is that these killings have become frequent in recent times,” Mr Atiku said. “We cannot, as a people, continue to live our lives in apprehension for fear of losing our loved ones whenever they embark on a trip. It shouldn’t be!”

Mr Atiku, a major opposition voice aired his frustration via a facebook statement while condoling with the families of the slain victims and the Sokoto State government.

“I commiserate with the affected families and the people and government of Sokoto State, over the senseless and needless arson attack on unsuspecting victims travelling along the Gidan Bawa-Sokoto axis of the State, on Wednesday the 7th of December 2021,” Mr Atiku said.

Bandits on Tuesday ambushed a bus travelling along Gidan-Bawa-Sokoto road, burning 30 passengers to death, Reuters reported.

President Muhammadu Buhari in a statement by his spokesperson Femi Adesina on Wednesday urged Nigerians to support his regime to combat evil in the country.