Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed grave concerns about the state of national security in Nigeria following the recent abduction of 150 residents in Sokoto.
In a statement on his official X handle, Obi condemned the government’s ineffective response to escalating violence and criticized its failure to protect citizens.
The statement highlighted the grim scenario where terrorists, after the murder of the Emir of Gobir, reportedly returned to abduct 150 individuals and steal 1,000 cattle.
Obi described this incident as a stark indicator of the failing security infrastructure and a significant national emergency.
Obi stated, ,”Still reeling from the shocking news of the tragic murder of the Emir of Gobir, my earlier message reflected my deep sorrow and dismay. Yet, even those words now feel insufficient to convey the weight of one’s feeling of tragic loss.
“This most recent atrocity marks the tipping point in the decline of a failing state. The fact that, according to widely circulated reports, the terrorists returned to the emir’s domain, abducted 150 innocent people, and stole 1,000 cattle, after his brutal murder serves as a grim indication of the continued collapse of our national security infrastructure.
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“We are now at the mercy of terrorists and bandits, with a nearly ineffective government to protect us. This is not just a tragedy, but a national emergency.
“We demand decisive action, not empty rhetoric, to confront this crisis. This is why I strongly advocate for a declaration of war on insecurity, the food crisis, and poverty—a stance that some have twisted, distorted, and used for their agendas.
“It’s time for us to take collective responsibility. We cannot stand by as our nation deteriorates to this unacceptable level. We must revive our commitment to the safety and security of all Nigerians. Enough must now be enough,” he added.
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