Peter Obi Expresses Relief Over Rescue Of Medical Students, Corp Members

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has welcomed the rescue of medical students kidnapped in Benue State and prospective corps members kidnapped in Zamfara in August 2023.

Obi, who described the rescue of both medical students and corps members as relieving and heartening, thanked the security agencies that assisted with the rescue operations.

According to Channels Television, the 20 medical students abducted in Benue State on their way to Enugu State have been rescued.

According to security sources, the National Security Adviser’s office coordinated the rescue operation.

Major General Yusha’u Ahmed, Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has announced the rescue of all eight prospective corps members kidnapped on the Funtua-Gusua Road in Zamfara State on August 17, 2023.

In a post on his X handle on Saturday, the former Anambra State governor stated that, in addition to rescuing victims, he is encouraging the government and security agents to be more proactive in preventing similar criminal activities in the future and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.

According to him, insecurity and those responsible for it must be addressed before the country can move forward with the award.

The post reads, “The two media reports showing the rescue of the 20 medical students kidnapped in Benue State, as well as the release of 8 National Youth Corps members by their captors, are relieving and encouraging.

“The NYSC members were kidnapped in Zamfara on August 17th, while travelling from Uyo in Akwa State to Sokoto State. I thank the combined team of security agencies – the Nigeria Police Force, the DSS, military personnel, and everyone who contributed to our children’s rescue from captivity.

“I commend them for their valiant efforts and sacrifice. Beyond rescuing kidnap victims, I encourage the government and our security agents to be more proactive in preventing future criminal activities and bringing those responsible to justice.

“Until we declare war on insecurity in our country, such heinous stories will continue to define our national existence.

“Just two days ago, it was reported that 13 farmers had been killed by bandits in Niger State’s Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA). On the same day, bandits attacked the Moriki Community in Zamfara State, kidnapping approximately ten people.

“Most of these criminal activities go unreported in various parts of the country. Insecurity must end. Those responsible for insecurity in Nigeria must be stopped. Our nation must move forward.

“The government and our security agents must now take the initiative in protecting our citizens’ lives and property from these criminal elements. As I previously stated, a new and more secure Nigeria is still POssible.”