Peter Obi queries police, Kaduna govt’s initial denial of worshippers’ abduction

The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has slammed the Nigeria police and the Kaduna state government over the initial denial of the abduction of over 150 worshippers from Kajuru Local Government Area in Kaduna State.

Obi in a statement posted on his social media accounts queried the police and the state government’s initial source of information which led to their denial that such an incident occurred.

The former Anambra state governor also condemned the fact that the state government and the police had earlier threatened to punish those “spreading such falsehood”.

According to Obi, it is important that decisive action is taken against those who failed in their responsibility concerning the incident.

His words, “Since it has now been confirmed that over 150 worshippers were kidnapped from churches in Kaduna, where and how did those who denied the incident initially get their information?

“And since those who deny threatened to punish the people said to be spreading falsehood, who now face the punishment?

“In any serious country, this would trigger decisive national action, clear communication, and visible leadership,” Obi wrote.

He added that leadership is not about “grabbing power, but it is also about presence and protecting the people whom they have been called to serve.

“It is about speaking when citizens are hurting, acting when lives are at risk, and showing clearly that every Nigerian life matters.

“We must act now to ensure that all victims are released safely and unharmed, and to continue confronting decisively this persistent crisis of insecurity in our nation. Enough is enough,” Obi stated.