Peter Obi Raises Concerns About the Use of Boats for Kidnapping

 

Former Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns about the use of boats for kidnapping and the demand for ransoms in foreign currency, highlighting the severe socio-economic implications for Nigeria.

 

Rising Insecurity in Nigeria 

Obi expressed deep sadness over the recent kidnapping of Mohamed Fouani, Managing Director of Fouani Company, and three other Lebanese nationals in Lagos. He lamented the growing insecurity in the country, which continues to cause severe economic instability and threaten national existence.

 

Condemnation of Attacks 

In a post on his X handle on Sunday, Obi also condemned the attack on Dudun Doki village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where gunmen killed over ten people and abducted many others. He emphasized the urgent need to end such terror attacks and the resultant loss of lives.

 

Call for Concerted Efforts 

Obi called for more concerted efforts to rescue the kidnapped individuals and urged the government and security agencies to implement stricter measures against insecurity. He noted that the new trend of using boats for kidnappings and demanding ransoms in foreign currency marks a troubling escalation in the insecurity crisis.

 

Peter Obi’s Statement 

"Again, insecurity has continued to rage through the country, causing severe economic instability and threatening our national existence. I was saddened to hear about the kidnap of the Managing Director of Fouani Company, Mohamed Fouani, alongside three other Lebanese, in Lagos. The use of boats for kidnapping and demanding ransoms in foreign currency marks a new and more ugly dimension to the heightened insecurity we are combating, with worsening socio-economic implications.

 

"Similarly, today, which is supposed to be a holy day, it was also reported that gunmen attacked Dudun Doki village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing over ten people and abducting many. We must strive to put an end to these terror attacks and the attendant loss of lives. I continue to urge that more concerted efforts be made to safely rescue Mr. Fouani and other abductees from the hands of their captors.

 

"I also encourage the government and the security agencies to employ more stringent measures against insecurity in our country. May Almighty Allah accept our prayers for our nation on this day, show us mercy, and intervene in our situation."

 

Key Points:

• Rising Kidnappings: Use of boats and demand for ransoms in foreign currency pose severe socio-economic threats.
• Recent Incidents: Kidnapping of Mohamed Fouani and attack on Dudun Doki village highlight growing insecurity.
• Call to Action: Urges government and security agencies to implement stricter measures to combat insecurity.
• Community Appeal: Encourages concerted efforts to rescue abductees and prays for divine intervention.