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Obi Visits Nabeeha’s Family, Says Young Girl’s Death Heart-breaking

- Chuks Okocha in Abuja

The presidenti­al candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last presidenti­al election, Peter Obi, has described as heartbreak­ing the killing of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar.

Obi spoke following a condolence visit to the family of the deceased girl, who was brutally murdered by her abductors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“I witnessed yet another heart-breaking moment as I paid a condolence visit to the grieving family of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, brutally murdered by her abductors in the nation's capital, Abuja recently. At the same time, I remembered the family of the late Folashade Ariyo.

“Unfortunat­e challenges like this raging violence in our society bring out the strength and resilience that lie within us. It is heart-breaking to witness the pain and suffering of different families caused by the senseless acts of violence that have plagued our nation.

“However, amid this darkness, there is hope. Hope that together, as a nation, we can put an end to this horrifying and deadly insecurity. We must come together, united in our resolve to protect the lives and well-being of every Nigerian,” he said.

Obi urged Nigerian Citizens not be crippled by fear but arise together to stem the tide of insecurity.

“To our citizenry, I implore us that we should not allow fear to paralyse us. Instead, let's stand up against this ugly wave of insecurity. May we support one another, lend a helping hand to those in need, and work towards creating a safer and more secure future for all.

“May the memories of Nabeeha and all those who have lost their lives to such violent attacks inspire us, especially we the leaders, to take more decisive action against this ugly monster of insecurity,” he said.

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