August 27, 2026
Peter Obi
ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has described the reported mass abduction of residents in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State as “one case too many”, calling on the Federal Government to urgently rescue those still in captivity.
Obi raised the alarm in a statement posted on his X platform on Thursday, expressing concern over reports of attacks on communities including Dekara and the abduction of worshippers during Juma’at prayers.
He said reports indicated that as many as 600 people, mostly women, children and elderly persons, might have been abducted, while about 30 others were reportedly killed. He, however, noted that the figures were still being verified.
