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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged authorities to take swift and decisive action following the confirmed abduction of over 150 worshippers from churches in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
In a statement on his official social media page on Wednesday, Obi criticised initial denials of the incident and questioned the handling of information by security authorities.
“Since it has now been confirmed that over 150 worshippers were kidnapped, where and how did those who denied the incident initially get their information?” he asked.
Obi stressed that true leadership goes beyond holding office.
“In any serious country, this would trigger decisive national action, clear communication, and visible leadership. Leadership is not only about grabbing power, but it is also about presence. It is about speaking when citizens are hurting, acting when lives are at risk, and showing clearly that every Nigerian life matters,” he said.
The former presidential candidate also highlighted the urgent need to secure the victims.
“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. A New Nigeria is possible,” Obi added.
The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the abduction after initial conflicting reports. While local sources claimed multiple churches were attacked, Kaduna State Police Commissioner Muhammad Rabiu initially reported that no evidence of an attack had been found. Subsequent verification led to the deployment of tactical units and search-and-rescue operations under the direction of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) also condemned the delays and confusion in public communication surrounding the abduction, emphasising the importance of transparency and timely information in tackling insecurity.
