Peter Obi Demands Ruthless Crackdown on Terrorists to Protect Nigerian Schools

|By Adejumo Adekunle and Awaji-Ichiem

Presidential hopeful of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has urged government authorities to take decisive action against terrorists and criminal elements threatening schools and communities across Nigeria.

Obi made the call on Thursday during a visit to Practicing Nursery and Primary School in Agulu, stressing that quality education remains critical to national development.

Reacting to the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, Obi said the worsening insecurity in schools reflects a lack of political will and firm leadership.

“We do not only need to secure our schools from insecurity but also the society. And how we can do this is by being decisive,” he said.

The former Anambra State governor argued that strong leadership and determined governance were key to defeating criminal networks, recalling measures taken during his administration to maintain security in Anambra State.

Obi maintained that protecting schools must remain a national priority, warning that insecurity continues to threaten the future of education and national progress.