Kidnapping: Declare war on insecurity, Obi urges FG

Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to declare war against insecurity due to continued reports of kidnappings across the country.

Obi made the call less than 24 hours after the kidnapping of the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, and his wife.

It was gathered that an aide to the commissioner, Kpajie ABK Offiah, an All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) member, who was travelling with them, was shot dead by the kidnappers.

According to reports, they were travelling to Abuja for the wedding of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s daughter taking place today (Saturday) when they were kidnapped at the Kogi axis of the route.

The kidnapping of the commissioner comes hours after police authorities reported that about 20 medical students had been kidnapped in Benue State.

The victims were said to be on their way to Enugu State, passing through the Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue before they encountered bandits.

“When I say we should declare war on the economy, power, and insecurity, some people spin the narrative, while others complain. But what else can we do?” Obi wrote in a statement on X.

“In the last 24 hours, several people have been kidnapped across Nigeria, including about 20 dental students from Maiduguri and Jos in Benue State.

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“An Anambra State Commissioner and his wife were abducted in Edo State, and others travelling with them were killed. These are just a few of the many tragic incidents happening across the country.”

“We cannot continue living like this. It’s time for bold action, collective resolve, and a united front against these challenges.”

“We must declare war on this massive insecurity and other ills that threaten our society and work tirelessly to build a safer, more prosperous, and just society for all,” he added.