Former Kano State governor and NNPP presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso expressed concern over the continued captivity of students and teachers kidnapped from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, urging swift government action for their release and stronger steps to stop future attacks.
Kwankwaso said he is troubled that the victims have spent a long time in captivity and have missed important family moments and recent celebrations while still being held by their abductors. He made the appeal in a post shared on his X account, where he called for faster efforts to bring them back safely.
He asked the government to treat their release as urgent and to strengthen security measures across the country so that such incidents do not continue. He also said Nigeria must deal with rising insecurity and ensure that the lives and dignity of citizens are better protected.
The affected victims were abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, and efforts are still ongoing to secure their release.
Rabiu Kwankwaso is a former governor of Kano State and a leading figure in the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, while the rescue efforts involve authorities in Oyo State, including Governor Seyi Makinde of Seyi Makinde.