Kidnapping: ‘We Must Declare War On This Massive Insecurity’ – Peter Obi

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has called for the declaration of war against insecurity and economic hardship in the country.

Peter Obi made the call following the recent cases of kidnappings, including the abduction of medical students in Benue, and a state commissioner and his wife in Edo State.

Naija News recalls that on Friday, not fewer than 20 medical and dental students, along with a house officer, were kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State.

The students were reported to be travelling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed around 5.30pm in the Otukpo area.

Similarly, the Commissioner for Youths Development in Anambra State, Patrick Aghamba, and his wife were reportedly kidnapped in Edo State on their way to Abuja on Friday.

In a statement via X on Saturday, Peter Obi stated that citizens will not continue to live in fear, poverty and darkness.

The former Anambra State Governor added that the country must collectively resolve and unite to confront the challenges confronting the country.

He wrote, “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? In the last 24 hours, several people have been kidnapped across Nigeria, including about 20 dental students from Maiduguri and Jos in Benue State. 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 in fear, poverty, and darkness. 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 or society and work tirelessly to build a safer, more prosperous, and just society for all.”