The former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the escalating violence and lawlessness in the nation. Atiku made his dismay known on X (formerly Twitter), where he lamented the murder of another victim kidnapped in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“The escalating violence and lawlessness in our nation deeply distresses me, as bandits and kidnappers continue their reign of terror unchecked. Our youths and innocent citizens are being murdered daily,” he wrote.
“Just last Saturday, we lost Nabeeha to her captors. Yesterday, the tragedy deepened with the murder of more victims, including Folorunsho Ariyo, a 13-year-old student.
“It is obvious that the worsening poverty and hunger in the land is escalating the level of kidnapping and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in Abuja.
“When the government fails to fulfil its constitutional obligations of protecting the lives and property of citizens, it is an invitation to kidnappers and other criminal elements to have a free reign, visiting houses and hotels in and around the capital city and kidnapping citizens without resistance. This is a sad development.
“It is imperative that the authorities address this dire security situation urgently to regain the trust of the Nigerian people,” he further stated.
On January 7, 2024, 10 people, including 13-year-old student Folorunsho Ariyo, were abducted from Sagwari Estate Layout in Dutse, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital. Kidnappers killed Folorunsho because of the delayed response to their demands, according to reports.
His murder came within 24 hours after a 400-level biological science student, Nabeeha Al-Kadriyat of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, was also killed.
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