Peter Obi Condemns Serial Kidnapping Of Nigerians

In a statement on X.com earlier today, Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, urgently called on the government to declare an all-out war against insecurity in Nigeria. His plea comes in the wake of a surge in kidnappings across the country, including the recent abduction of Anambra State Commissioner for Youths Development, Patrick Aghamba, and his wife.

“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 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 traveling with them were killed. These are just a few of the many tragic incidents happening across the country."

Expressing his frustration, Obi emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “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.”

Obi's statement came less than 24 hours after the kidnapping of Commissioner Patrick Aghamba and his wife. The couple was en route to Abuja for the wedding of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s daughter when they were ambushed by kidnappers along the Kogi axis of the route. An aide traveling with them, Kpajie ABK Offiah, a prominent youth leader and member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was tragically shot dead during the attack.

Governor Soludo's Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, confirmed the incident but noted that the exact location of the kidnapping was still unclear, with reports suggesting it occurred either in Ubiaja, Edo State, or Kogi State.

The kidnapping of Aghamba and his wife occurred just hours after reports surfaced that around 20 medical students had been abducted in Benue State. The students, traveling in a convoy of two buses, were on their way from the northern part of the country to Enugu for a program when they were ambushed by bandits in Otukpo Local Government Area.

According to the Public Relations Officer of the Benue State Police Command, Sewuese Anene, the incident took place on Thursday evening around 5:30 pm, adding to the mounting concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the region.

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