Posted by Samuel on Thu 22nd Jan, 2026 - tori.ng
Obi, in a post via his 𝕏 account on Wednesday, questioned where those who denied the reports got their information from.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has questioned the individuals responsible for initially denying reports of the kidnapping of more than 100 worshippers in Kaduna State.
Obi, in a post via his 𝕏 account on Wednesday, questioned where those who denied the reports got their information from.
He also called for decisive action, including punishment against them, now that it has been confirmed that the worshippers were truly abducted.
Apart from action against those responsible for the initial denial, the former Anambra State Governor also called for proactive steps to be taken in order to secure the release and quick return of the victims.
Obi urged the government to prove that Nigerian lives matter.
He wrote: “Since it has now been confirmed that over 150 worshippers were kidnapped from churches in Kaduna, where and how did those who denied the incident initially get their information?
“And since those who deny threatened to punish the people said to be spreading falsehood, who now face the punishment?
“In any serious country, this would trigger decisive national action, clear communication, and visible leadership. Leadership is not only about grabbing power, but it is also about presence. It is about speaking when citizens are hurting, acting when lives are at risk, and showing clearly that every Nigerian life matters.
“We must act now to ensure that all victims are released safely and unharmed, and to continue confronting decisively this persistent crisis of insecurity in our nation. Enough is enough.
“A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO”
Recall that after initial denials, the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that an abduction incident indeed occurred at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following what it described as “thorough verification and intelligence assessments.”
The confirmation comes amid controversy generated by earlier statements from some government officials who had initially denied that any kidnapping took place in the area.