The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the recent abduction of worshippers in Enugu State, describing the disruption of religious gatherings by criminal elements as a “national calamity” that demands urgent action.
In a statement posted on his official X account on Monday, Obi expressed concern over the growing insecurity across the country, saying attacks on places of worship were no longer isolated incidents but had become a nationwide challenge affecting all Nigerians.
“I have been deeply dismayed by the recent news concerning the abduction of worshippers in Enugu. It is profoundly distressing that fellow Nigerians, who had come together in divine worship seeking solace and hope, have endured such a traumatic and criminal ordeal,” he said.
According to the former Anambra State governor, the country’s security challenges have spread beyond states traditionally associated with insurgency and banditry.
“It is increasingly clear that this is no longer an isolated incident affecting specific states like Borno, Benue, Plateau, Zamfara, or Katsina. It has escalated into a national crisis, threatening every Nigerian, regardless of their ethnic background, religious beliefs, or regional origins,” Obi stated.
