A former Labour Occasion presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has made a name to motion in response to insecurity and financial hardship within the nation.
Citing latest circumstances of kidnappings, together with the kidnapping of medical college students in Benue, and a state commissioner and his spouse in Edo, Obi said that it was time to “declare battle on this huge insecurity.”
In an announcement on X.com on Saturday, Obi wrote, “Once I say we must always declare battle on the financial system, energy, and insecurity, some individuals spin the narrative, whereas others complain. However what else can we do?
“Within the final 24 hours, a number of individuals have been kidnapped throughout Nigeria, together with about 20 dental college students from Maiduguri and Jos in Benue State.
“An Anambra State Commissioner and his spouse had been kidnapped in Edo State, and others travelling with them had been killed. These are just some of the numerous tragic incidents occurring throughout the nation.”
The previous Anambra State Governor, therefore, known as for a united battle towards the challenges going through the nation.
“We can’t proceed residing like this,” Obi mentioned. “It’s time for daring motion, collective resolve, and a united entrance towards these challenges.”
“We should declare battle on this huge insecurity and different ills that threaten our society and work tirelessly to construct a safer, extra affluent, and simply society for all,” he added.
PUNCH On-line reported on Friday that not fewer than 20 medical and dental college students, together with a home officer, had been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State.
The scholars had been reported to be travelling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental College students annual conference in Enugu after they had been ambushed round 5.30pm within the Otukpo space.
Equally, the Commissioner for Youths Improvement in Anambra State, Patrick Aghamba, and his spouse had been reportedly kidnapped in Edo State on their option to Abuja on Friday.