The former govenor of Anambra state and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed unpropritious over the recent kidnapping and banditry that took place in Abuja.
The former govenor who took on his x handle formely known as twitter, said passengers were reportedly abducted in Kogi State on their way to Abuja. He also said that it is the main function of the government to take the lives and properties of the citizens as priority.
He also appealled to the people unleashing terror on the nation to have a change of heart and abandon such criminal acts.
According to him, he said,
“As insecurity, banditry and kidnapping continue to spread unchecked in the country, I am yet greatly saddened by the reports of the kidnapping of some passengers who were traveling to Abuja in public transportation buses.
“These brothers and sisters were reportedly kidnapped in Kogi State, yesterday, on their way to Abuja.
The security of lives and property remains a high governance priority which must be given the urgent attention it deserves, by the government and relevant agencies.
“I appeal to the people unleashing these waves of terror on the nation to have a change of heart and abandon such criminal acts.
Our thoughts are with the families of the kidnapped victims, as we unite in efforts towards their safe release and better security for our country.