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Peter Obi Voices Concern Over Growing Insecurity in Nigeria

A PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, ADC, PETER OBI, HAS EXPRESSED DEEP CONCERN OVER THE RISING WAVE OF INSECURITY ACROSS NIGERIA, ACCUSING THE NATION’S LEADERS OF REMAINING SILENT WHILE CITIZENS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL CONTINUE TO LOSE THEIR LIVES.

By Rachel Salami

1 min read 11 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
A PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, ADC, PETER OBI, HAS EXPRESSED DEEP CONCERN OVER THE RISING WAVE OF INSECURITY ACROSS NIGERIA, ACCUSING THE NATION’S LEADERS OF REMAINING SILENT WHILE CITIZENS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL CONTINUE TO LOSE THEIR LIVES.

OBI LAMENTED THAT THE COUNTRY APPEARS TO BE UNDER SIEGE AS VIOLENT ATTACKS SPREAD ACROSS SEVERAL STATES.

HE CITED A RECENT ATTACK IN NGOSHE COMMUNITY IN BORNO STATE WHERE TERRORISTS REPORTEDLY OVERPOWERED SOLDIERS, KILLING SECURITY PERSONNEL AND CIVILIANS WHILE ABDUCTING MORE THAN 100 WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

THE FORMER ANAMBRA GOVERNOR ALSO DECRIED THE QUIET MANNER IN WHICH THE SACRIFICES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS ARE TREATED, NOTING THAT MANY WHO DIED DEFENDING THE COUNTRY ARE NOT PROPERLY HONOURED.

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A PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, ADC, PETER OBI, HAS EXPRESSED DEEP CONCERN OVER THE RISING WAVE OF INSECURITY ACROSS NIGERIA, ACCUSING THE NATION’S LEADERS OF REMAINING SILENT WHILE CITIZENS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL CONTINUE TO LOSE THEIR LIVES. A PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, ADC, PETER OBI, HAS EXPRESSED DEEP CONCERN OVER THE RISING...

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  • A PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, ADC, PETER OBI, HAS EXPRESSED DEEP CONCERN OVER THE RISING WAVE OF INSECURITY ACROSS NIGERIA, ACCUSING THE NATION’S LEADERS OF REMAINING SILENT WHILE CITIZENS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL CONTINUE TO LOSE THEIR LIVES.
  • A PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, ADC, PETER OBI, HAS EXPRESSED DEEP CONCERN OVER THE RISING WAVE OF INSECURITY ACROSS NIGERIA, ACCUSING THE NATION’S LEADERS OF REMAINING SILENT WHILE CITIZENS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL CONTINUE TO LOSE THEIR LIVES.OBI LAMENTED THAT THE COUNTRY APPEARS TO BE UNDER SIEGE AS VIOLENT ATTACKS SPREAD ACROSS SEVERAL STATES.HE CITED A RECENT ATTACK IN NGOSHE COMMUNITY IN BORNO STATE WHERE TERRORISTS REPORTEDLY OVERPOWERED SOLDIERS, KILLING SECURITY PERSONNEL AND CIVILIANS WHILE ABDUCTING MORE THAN 100 WOMEN AND CHILDREN.THE FORMER ANAMBRA GOVERNOR ALSO DECRIED THE QUIET MANNER IN WHICH THE SACRIFICES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS ARE TREATED, NOTING THAT MANY WHO DIED DEFENDING THE COUNTRY ARE NOT PROPERLY HONOURED.
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A PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, ADC, PETER OBI, HAS EXPRESSED DEEP CONCERN OVER THE RISING WAVE OF INSECURITY ACROSS NIGERIA, ACCUSING THE NATION’S LEADERS OF REMAINING SILENT WHILE CITIZENS AND SECURITY PERSONNEL CONTINUE TO LOSE THEIR LIVES. A PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, ADC, PETER OBI, HAS EXPRESSED DEEP CONCERN OVER THE RISING...

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