Invite Sunday Igboho to name those behind Oyo students’ abduction – Atiku’s aide to DSS
Former Vice President’s Aide Calls for Inquiry into Kidnappings
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s media aide, Paul Ibe, has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to invite Sunday Igboho, a prominent Yoruba Nation agitator, to provide information regarding the recent abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
In a post on X on Thursday, Ibe noted that if Igboho has knowledge of the identities of the kidnappers, security authorities should engage him as part of efforts to secure the victims’ release.
According to reports from DAILY POST, Igboho recently stated that he is aware of politicians linked to the abductions and indicated he would disclose their names if they do not intervene.
Ibe emphasized the importance of exploring all available options to facilitate the safe return of the abducted individuals. He expressed concern over the government’s response to a separate incident involving the abduction of more than 50 schoolchildren in Mussa, Borno State, last month.
Ibe criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its silence regarding the Borno incident and questioned when it would address the same level of urgency for the victims in Borno as it has for those in Oriire.
In his statement, Ibe wrote, “Since Sunday Igboho claims to know those behind the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, it would be prudent for the State Security Service and other security agencies to invite him to provide that information.”
He continued, “Every option should be on the table to fast-track the safe release of the schoolchildren and teachers.”
Ibe also questioned the lack of governmental action regarding the Borno abductions, asking, “Why is the Tinubu administration silent on the Borno abduction? Are those schoolchildren not Nigerians? When will the Commander-in-Chief respond to this situation with the same urgency shown in Oriire?”
He concluded by urging the government to enhance security measures in Borno and other vulnerable states, stating, “Why wait for a tragedy to occur before action is taken to address insecurity in our country?”
