Obi Condemns Enugu Worshippers’ Abduction, Says Attacks on Churches Have Become National Calamity

The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria democratic congress (NDC) in the 2027 general election Peter Obi has condemned the abduction of worshippers in Enugu State, describing the disruption of worship centres across Nigeria as a “national calamity” that demands urgent action from security agencies.

In a statement released on Monday, Obi expressed sadness over the incident, saying it was heartbreaking that Nigerians who had gathered for worship in search of hope and comfort were subjected to a traumatic criminal attack.

The former Anambra State governor said the growing wave of insecurity was no longer limited to states such as Borno, Benue, Plateau, Zamfara, and Katsina, but had become a nationwide crisis affecting every Nigerian regardless of ethnicity, religion, or region.

According to him, no Nigerian should have to live in fear of attending religious services, going to school, working, or even sleeping in their own homes.

Obi stressed that the country’s security challenges should not be viewed through political, ethnic, or religious lenses, urging Nigerians to unite in confronting the growing insecurity.

He called on security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted worshippers and ensure those responsible for the attack are arrested and prosecuted.

The former presidential candidate also urged the government to adopt sustained measures to eliminate kidnapping and other violent crimes across the country, insisting that protecting the lives of citizens must remain the highest responsibility of any government.

“The inviolability of human life must remain the highest priority for any government. We cannot accept these tragedies as a new normal. Every Nigerian life is invaluable, and every possible measure must be taken to protect it,” Obi said.

He expressed hope that Nigeria would overcome its security challenges, adding that “a new Nigeria is possible with God on our side.”