Atiku laments abduction of ex- minister Adelabu’s sister, twin nephews

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has decried the abduction of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu's sister and twin nephews, stating it underscores Nigeria's escalating insecurity.

Abubakar condemned the incident, emphasizing that it demonstrates no one is immune to the country's pervasive kidnapping crisis. He called for the victims' immediate release and urged security agencies to deploy all resources for their safe rescue and the apprehension of those responsible. The former vice president noted the abduction occurred at Challenge Bus Stop, a highly trafficked area in Ibadan, Oyo State, highlighting the brazenness of the criminals.

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The fact that kidnappers could strike in such a prominent public space without fear of interception speaks volumes about the worsening security situation in the country.

"The fact that kidnappers could strike in such a prominent public space without fear of interception speaks volumes about the worsening security situation in the country," Abubakar stated. He argued that while ordinary Nigerians have long suffered from kidnappings, this incident raises serious questions for the Federal Government. He added that the crisis now directly impacts individuals connected to the government, moving beyond the daily struggles of average citizens.

Abubakar further characterized the event as a critical wake-up call for those responsible for national security. He lamented that if the persistent cries of ordinary Nigerians had not spurred action, an attack affecting a former minister's family should finally highlight the crisis's urgency. He stressed that kidnapping and violent crime are widespread, affecting all segments of society regardless of political affiliation or social status.

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The same insecurity that has turned the lives of ordinary Nigerians into a daily nightmare is now knocking on doors many in government may have assumed were beyond its reach.