Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party has condemned the bandits’ attack in Kaduna state, where about 177 worshippers were abducted.
In a post on his X handle, Obi called on the Nigerian government to take every possible measure to ensure safe release of the victims.
AFRIPOST reports that some gunmen attacked two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, abducting scores of worshippers, on January 18, 2026.
The attack sparked widespread outrage among citizens, especially Christians after the Nigerian Police Force initially denied the incident.
However, the Kaduna State Police Commissioner later confirmed the abduction, stating that security operations were underway to rescue the victims.
Reacting to this development, Obi expressed concern over insecurity in Nigeria, urging the government to do better in safeguarding lives.
The former Anambra State Governor also questioned the initial denial of the incident and called for decisive national action, clear communication, and visible leadership.
He stressed that leadership is not only by power but speaking when citizens are hurting, and acting when lives are at risk.
He wrote, “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. 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”.
“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. -PO”.