Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, has urged the federal government to address the nation’s persistent insecurity.
He claimed there is a great deal of anxiety in the nation as a result of the high rate of crimes, particularly kidnapping, that occur there these days.
Obi also called for the rescue of those held captive by the captors.
As he voiced concern about the nation’s growing insecurity, he made an appeal to his official X.
He wrote, “The frequent occurrence of crimes, especially kidnapping, in the country today is worrisome, and it’s causing a lot of apprehension in the land.
“Today, no one is currently spared from the dangerous wind of many kidnappings and killings blowing through many parts of the nation.
“Every Nigerian feels the heat of insecurity, which has continued to affect every aspect of our nation, from the agricultural sector, where farmers are often chased out of their farmlands, to the health and educational sectors, where critical workers are often kidnapped or killed.
“The frequent abduction and occasional fatalities of our farmers, educators, and lecturers in various colleges and universities serve as an example of this. Ihiala, the manager of the College of Nursing Sciences, was recently murdered.
“Two Reverend Sisters—one a principal and the other a teacher—who serve in our various schools in Anambra State were abducted once more yesterday.
“These are people contributing immensely to our national development through their sacrifices in farms, educational and health facilities in different remote villages.
“Nothing justifies these kidnappings and killings, as well as those of many Nigerians who suffer the same fate daily. This worrisome situation continues to demand urgent attention from us, the leaders.
“One wonders if the reported cases of kidnapping and killings are this much; then how many go unreported? Again, I appeal to the government to employ every security arsenal at its disposal to end this menace and ensure the safe rescue of those in captivity.
“And to the criminals terrorising our people, I urge them to have a change of heart and desist from their evil ways. We must not burn down our only nation with terror and violence.”
