By Jennifer Amarachi
Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, has called for action in response to insecurity and economic hardship in the country.
Referencing recent cases of kidnappings, including the abduction of over 20 medical students in Benue, and a state commissioner and his wife in Edo, Peter Obi stated that it was time to “declare war on this massive insecurity.”
In a statement on X.com on Saturday, 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.”
The former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate hence, called for a united battle against the challenges facing the nation.
“We cannot continue living like this,” Obi said. “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.
On Friday, a source said that gunmen kidnapped 20 medical and dental students, as well as a house officer, in Benue State.
The students were said to be on their way to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students’ annual conference in Enugu when they were ambushed around 5.30 p.m. in the Otukpo neighborhood.
Similarly, Patrick Aghamba, Anambra State’s Commissioner for Youth Development, and his wife were reportedly kidnapped in Edo State on their way to Abuja on Friday.
