Ex-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has lamented the bloody week of insecurity in the country calling for quick action to arrest the deplorable situation.
Obi who has not hidden his disappointment to the worsening insecurity situation has always called for a rejig of the security architecture and concerted efforts to tackle what has become the number one threat to the survival of the country.
Speaking on Saturday, Obi said when he drew attention to the poor state of the situation, his position was misconstrued and spinned to achieve a mischievous aim.
He condemned the resurgence of kidnapping across the country stressing the need for bold action.
Recall 20 medical and dental students were kidnapped on Friday in Benue State while Commissioner for Youths Development in Anambra State, Patrick Aghamba, and his wife were also kidnapped en route Abuja.
The commissioner’s aide, whose name was given as ABK Offiah, was allegedly killed in the process.
There was also a gruesome attack on Matusgi village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara state where at least 10 residents, including terminally ill patients on IV drip were kidnapped.
Obi stated that when he said “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,” he said.
He added that, “We cannot continue living in fear, poverty, and darkness. It’s time for bold action, collective resolve, and a united front against these challenges.”
The former Anambra governor said, 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.”