The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said abduction of Nigerians by bandits will continue until government and security agencies declare full war on insecurity.
Peter Obi said this while reacting to the release of 8 corps members by bandits in Zamfara State, and the police rescue of 19 medical students and one medical doctor kidnapped by bandits in Benue.
Obi praised security forces for their efforts but called for proactive response in the management of insecurity in the country.
He said, “The two media reports showing the rescue of the 20 Medical Students who were Kidnapped In Benue State and the release of 8 National Youth Corps Members by their captors are relieving and gladdening.
“The NYSC members were kidnapped in Zamfara, on 17th August, while traveling from Uyo in Akwa State to Sokoto State, I thank the combined team of security agencies – the Nigeria Police Force, the DSS the military personnel, and everyone who contributed to the rescue of our children from captivity. I commend them for their gallant efforts and sacrifices.”
The former governor of Anambra State explained that putting measures in place to ensure activities of banditry stops would be of greater essence.
He noted that insecurity must be stopped in the country and people behind it. He charged government and security agencies to step up their roles in ensuring the security of lives and properties of the citizens.
“Beyond rescuing kidnap victims, I encourage the government, and our security agents to be more proactive in preventing these criminal activities from occurring in future and in ensuring that those behind these nefarious acts are brought to book. Until we fully declare war on insecurity in our nation, such ugly stories will continue to define our national existence.
“Just 2 days ago, it was reported that 13 farmers were killed by bandits at the Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. Another attack by bandits on Moriki Community in Zamfara State was also reported the same day, where about 10 persons were kidnapped.
“Many of these criminal activities go on unreported in different parts of the nation. Insecurity must stop. Those behind insecurity in Nigeria must be stopped. Our nation must move forward. The government and our security agents must now take the lead in protecting the lives and properties of our people from these criminal elements,” Obi added.
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