Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president of Nigeria, has strongly condemned the recent invasion of the Federal University of Gusau, along with the abduction of numerous students.
In his statement, he expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident, where bandits not only targeted the university but also invaded the Sabon-Gida community in the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Atiku Abubakar highlighted the regrettable state of insecurity prevailing in Nigeria despite substantial investments in national defense.
He lamented the continuous reign of terror, militancy, and banditry, which has caused immense distress to Nigerian communities.
Regarding the abduction, Atiku Abubakar stressed that it is a grave and recurrent issue. While expressing his sympathy for the victims, he commended the security agencies for their efforts in rescuing some of the students.
He said, “The news of the invasion of the Federal University of Gusau and the abduction of a number of students by bandits who were also said to have invaded the Sabon-Gida community in the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State is very unfortunate.”
He added, “It is equally regrettable that despite the huge investment in national defense, Nigerians have continued to live in a state of insecurity as terrorists, militants, and bandits have continued to ride roughshod over our communities.”
He concluded, “The recent kidnap is one incident too many. While I sympathize with the victims of this incident, I commend the security agencies for being able to rescue some of them. I also charge the security agencies to step up efforts to rescue those still in captivity and put an end to these acts of barbarism, banditry and brigandage that has continued put our compatriots in a state of perpetual fear and anguish.”
He urged these agencies to intensify their rescue operations to free those who are still held captive.
He called for an end to the acts of barbarism, banditry, and lawlessness that have plunged fellow Nigerians into a state of perpetual fear and suffering.
