Obi to Nigerians: Let’s stand up against ugly wave of insecurity

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to be united in the fight against insecurity in the country.

Obi said Nigerians must come together and be united in their resolve to protect the lives and well-being of every citizen.

He made the call during a visit to the family of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, the daughter of a lawyer kidnapped alongside her sisters and later killed by gunmen in the Bwari area of Abuja.

Nabeeha, a 400-level student of Biological Science at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Kaduna State, was killed alongside 13-year-old Folashade Ariyo.

Taking to his X handle to share pictures of his visit to the family of Nabeeha in Abuja on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Obi stated: “Today, I witnessed yet another heartbreaking moment as I paid a condolence visit to the grieving family of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, brutally murdered by her abductors in the Nation’s capital, Abuja recently.

“At the same time, I remembered the family of the late Folashade Ariyo.

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“Unfortunate challenges like these raging violence in our society bring out the strength and resilience that lies within us. It is heartbreaking to witness the pain and suffering of different families caused by the senseless acts of violence that have plagued our nation.

“However, amid this darkness, there is hope. Hope that together, as a nation, we can put an end to this horrifying and deadly insecurity. We must come together, united in our resolve to protect the lives and well-being of every Nigerian.

“To our citizenry, I implore us that we should not allow fear to paralyze us. Instead, let’s stand up against this ugly wave of insecurity. May we support one another, lend a helping hand to those in need, and work towards creating a safer and more secure future for all.

“May the memories of Nabeeha and all those who have lost their lives to such violent attacks inspire us, especially we the leaders, to take more decisive action against this ugly monster of insecurity.”

The former governor of Anambra State added: “May we honor their memory by working tirelessly to ensure that no more lives are lost to such senseless acts. Let us believe in the power of unity and in the strength of our collective will. Let us believe that we can make a difference. Together, we can build a nation where every Nigerian feels safe, secure, and valued.

“I greet the afflicted and the bereaved with deepest condolences and sense of solidarity. A nation that grieves together in moments of tragedy will surely rejoice together when we triumph over our current travails.”

The Star