Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening security situation.
He specifically condemned the spate of kidnappings and killings, describing the trend as “worrisome.”
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) page, Obi reacted to the recent abduction of two Catholic reverend sisters in Anambra State and the killing of a manager at the College of Nursing Sciences in Ihiala.
The reverend sisters were kidnapped on Tuesday while returning from a vocational meeting in Ogboji community, Orumba North Local Government Area.
“No one is currently spared from the dangerous wind of many kidnappings and killings blowing through many parts of the nation,” Obi wrote, lamenting the toll of insecurity on ordinary Nigerians.
He highlighted the impact of insecurity on critical sectors like agriculture, health, and education, noting that workers in these fields are often targeted.
“Farmers, teachers, and lecturers have all been victims of kidnappings and killings. These individuals contribute significantly to national development, and their loss is both tragic and unjustifiable,” he added.
Obi also expressed concern over the possible underreporting of similar incidents across the country and called on leaders to take decisive action to restore security.
He urged the federal government to deploy effective security measures to rescue captives, end acts of terror, and protect citizens.
Obi also appealed to criminals to desist from their “evil acts,” stressing the need for a collective effort to address the growing insecurity.
The former governor’s statement comes amid increasing public outcry over insecurity in Nigeria, with many citizens calling for a more robust response from the government.
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