The former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has charged citizens to be courageous and avoid fear over the alarming rate of insecurity in Nigeria.
During his condolence visit to the bereaved family of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, who was brutally murdered recently by her abductors in the nation’s capital, Abuja, Obi gave encouraged the victim’s family with words of hope and also urged the citizens to support each other in this trying times, by working towards creating a safer and more secure future for all.
“Today, I witnessed yet another heartbreaking moment as I paid a condolence visit to the grieving family of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, brutally murdered by her abductors in the nation’s capital, Abuja recently. At the same time, I remember the family of the late Folashade Ariyo.
“However, 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 paralyze us. Instead, let’s stand up against this ugly wave of insecurity. 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,” he said.
The former presidential candidate, taking to his X handle, condemned the security challenges faced in Nigeria that has caused nothing but suffering and pain to various family. He added that the various violence in our society bring out the strength and resilience that lies within citizens.
“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.
“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.“
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In his statement, he honored the memories of those who had been killed and urged the citizens in 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 sense of solidarity. A nation that grieves together in moments of tragedy will surely rejoice together when we triumph over our current travails,” Obi stated.
