Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, issued a statement on December 26, 2024, addressing the recent kidnapping in Anambra State.
Media reports confirmed the abduction of Hon Justice Azuka, the member representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, right as he arrived in Onitsha to celebrate the Christmas season with his family.
In his statement, Obi expressed grave concerns about the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, warning, “If left unchecked, the monster of insecurity will consume all of us. These merchants of terror are becoming emboldened in their criminal acts, and if not stopped, no one will be spared.”
He extended his gratitude to those on the frontline of security efforts across Nigeria, emphasizing the need for intensified efforts and sacrifices to combat this growing threat.
Obi made a direct appeal to security agencies, urging them to secure the safe rescue of Hon Justice Azuka, ensuring his reunion with his family, and to swiftly bring the kidnappers to justice.
