Insecurity Crisis: Bandits Demand Food as Ransom, Peter Obi Warns

Peter Obi, Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, raised concerns over escalating insecurity in Kogi and Kwara States, citing bandit attacks and killings. Bandits are now demanding food and drinks as ransom in affected areas, including Kogi's Yagba West Local Government Area.

The situation has been described as a national emergency, with reports of abductions and killings spreading across the North Central region. Obi criticized the government for failing to protect lives and property, warning that the insecurity could push the nation to a breaking point if not addressed urgently.