The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the gruesome massacre of 12 innocent citizens in Oke-Ode community by heartless bandits on Sunday.

The opposition party described the act as despicable, senseless, and the height of man's inhumanity to man a crime that must be condemned by all people of conscience.

A statement by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, extended condolences to the entire Oke-Ode community, particularly the bereaved families who lost loved ones in the callous onslaught by criminals who appear to have overwhelmed the Kwara State Government and are now tactically taking over the state.

"Our hearts are broken for the families and friends of those brutally killed and the many now struggling in hospitals. The gruesome videos of the casualties circulating online make it look like Kwara is now at war," the statement read.

"It is painfully clear that these criminals have now overpowered the Kwara state government and are basically taking over our state.

"What makes this tragedy even worse is the casual, "levity hand" way the Kwara state government is treating the whole situation," the statement added.

The party said "what Kwara is experiencing today is unprecedented, unfortunate, and a monumental leadership failure.

"While we pray for the repose of the souls of those killed in the senseless attack and wish the injured quick recovery, we urge Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to stop dismissing every call for action as mere politics.

"The protection of lives and property is the primary responsibility of government, and any leader who fails in this duty has failed woefully in every other area of governance," the party declared.