Peter Obi Calls For A Declaration Of War On Rising Kidnapping Crisis

Peter Obi Calls For A Declaration Of War On Rising Kidnapping Crisis

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has called for a decisive action against the pervasive insecurity and economic difficulties in Nigeria. His statement follows recent kidnappings, including the abduction of medical students in Benue State and a state commissioner and his wife in Edo State…… CONTINUE READING 

Naija News reports that on Friday, gunmen kidnapped at least 20 medical and dental students, along with a house officer, in Benue State. The victims were en route to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students’ annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed around 5:30 p.m. in the Otukpo area.

Additionally, Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, and his wife were abducted in Edo State while traveling to Abuja. Reports indicate that other individuals traveling with them were killed.

In a statement on X, Peter Obi expressed frustration over the prevailing conditions of fear, poverty, and darkness. He emphasized the need for a unified effort to address the nation’s challenges.

Obi stated, “When I advocate for declaring war on our economic and security issues, some misinterpret it, while others merely complain. But what are our options? In the past 24 hours alone, multiple kidnappings have occurred, including those of 20 dental students from Maiduguri and Jos in Benue State, and the abduction of an Anambra State Commissioner and his wife in Edo State. These incidents highlight the urgent need for action.”

He concluded, “We cannot continue to live in fear and poverty. It is time for bold, collective action and unity to combat these severe challenges. We must confront the massive insecurity and other threats to our society and work relentlessly towards a safer, more prosperous, and equitable nation for everyone.

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