The gruesome murder of the Emir of Gobir that sent shockwaves across Nigeria has exposed the alarming depth of the country’s security crisis, Peter Obi has submitted.
 
The tragic incident, followed by the abduction of 150 innocent people and theft of 1,000 cattle by terrorists, sparked widespread outrage and demands for urgent action.
 
Writing on his X handle, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in last year’s general elections condemned the government’s seeming inaction, describing the situation as a “national emergency” that requires decisive action, not empty rhetoric.  He called for a declaration of war on insecurity, food crisis, and poverty, emphasising that Nigeria is now at the mercy of terrorists and bandits.
  
His words: “Still reeling from the shocking news of the tragic murder of the Emir of Gobir, my earlier message reflected my deep sorrow and dismay. Yet, even those words now feel insufficient to convey the weight of one’s feeling of tragic loss.
  
“This most recent atrocity marks the tipping point in the decline of a failing state. The fact that, according to widely circulated reports, the terrorists returned to the emir’s domain, abducted 150 innocent people, and stole 1,000 cattle, after his brutal murder, serves as a grim indication of the continued collapse of our national security infrastructure. We are now at the mercy of terrorists and bandits, with a nearly ineffective government to protect us. This is not just a tragedy, but a national emergency.
  
“We demand decisive action, not empty rhetoric, to confront this crisis. This is why I strongly advocate for a declaration of war on insecurity, the food crisis, and poverty – a stance that some have twisted, distorted – and used for their agendas.”

“It’s time for us to take collective responsibility. We cannot stand by as our nation deteriorates to this unacceptable level. We must revive our commitment to the safety and security of all Nigerians. Enough must now be enough.”