Nabeeha: ‘We Must Unite To Fight Insecurity’ – Peter Obi Says After Visiting Family Of Late Kidnap Victim

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called for unity to fight insecurity in the country.

Obi stated this on Tuesday during a visit to the family of one of the kidnapped victims, Nabeeha, in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja.

Nabeeha and six of her siblings and their father, Al-Kadriyar, were kidnapped on January 2.

The kidnappers freed their father in order to look for N60 million they demanded as ransom.

They however killed Nabeeha few days later that the father delayed in paying the ransom.

The killing of Nabeeha, who was a 400-level student of Biological Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, received general condemnation forcing the government to set up a taskforce to tackle the spate of kidnappings and killings in the FCT.

Obi said his visit opened up “yet another heartbreaking moment” to what he described as a brutal murdered in the Nation’s capital, Abuja.

He said “at the same time, I remembered the family of the late Folorunsho Ariyo,” who also suffered kidnapping in January. Not less than 10 people were kidnapped kidnapped during the attack.

Obi lamented that, “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,” he added.

He has stated that, “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 paralyse us. Instead, let’s stand up against this ugly wave of insecurity,” he said.

He prayed that, “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.

“May we honour 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 a sense of solidarity.

“A nation that grieves together in moments of tragedy will surely rejoice together when we triumph over our current travails.”