Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Friday charged security agencies to ensure the rescue of students abducted from the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Okene, Kogi state.
Obi said the abduction of the students was an indication
that Nigerian security agencies are overwhelmed.
In a series of tweets, Obi wrote: “Again further obstacles
have been raised in our children’s education in the country with yet another
invasion and abduction of students by bandits at the Confluence University of
Science and Technology in Osara, Okene, Kogi state on Thursday.
“The very disturbing reports of the terror attack on the
University by armed bandits left many students reportedly abducted. This ugly
news adds yet another layer of pain to a bewildered nation already overwhelmed
by insecurity.
“It is saddening that our children who were preparing for
their exams would end up in captivity, in such a painful manner. This is not
acceptable and must be condemned in very strong terms through stiff and
purposeful action.
“An attack on our students is an attack on education. While
we are still lamenting the over 18.5 million out-of-school children as reported
by UNICEF, largely due to insecurity in the country, and very low enrolment of
students at the tertiary levels, we are now confronted with a situation where
our students are being attacked, further aggravating the educational crisis in
the nation. I reiterate, and firmly so, that the government must prioritize the
security of lives and property.
“Our national existence is seriously threatened by insecurity,
and every sector of our nation is burdened by this ugly menace. We must not
allow our blessed country to continue this dangerous journey through terror,
destruction, and avoidable deaths.
“For the sake of our children who were abducted, and for the
sake of every Nigerian who deserves a peaceful and progressive nation, I urge
the government and the security agencies to do whatever is possible to rescue
these children and end the menace of insecurity.”
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