Terrorists and bandits have turned Nigeria into a safe haven, operating without fear and Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate says the government must take decisive action to confront this crisis.

Peter Obi has lamented bitterly about the growing insecurity in Nigeria.

Obi, in a statement on Wednesday, decried the collapse of the nation’s security infrastructure, lamenting that Nigerians are at the mercy of terrorists and bandits.

Peter Obi’s statement comes in the wake of the recent killing of the Emir of Gobir by kidnappers.

To worsen the situation, these bandits returned to abduct 150 innocent people, and steal 1,000 cattle after the brutal killing of the traditional ruler.

To Peter Obi, such atrocity is beyond tragedy, in fact, it is now a national emergency.

The former Anambra State Governor demanded the government take decisive action on the challenges of insecurity bedevilling the country, noting that it is time to put an end to rhetoric statements without corresponding action.

“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.

The Tipping Point 

“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.
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.”

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“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. -PO,” Obi wrote via his account on X.