- The remarks came amid public concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State
- Ibe argued that if Igboho truly possesses useful intelligence, security agencies should urgently engage him.
Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to invite Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, for questioning over claims he made regarding the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
In a post shared on Thursday via X, Eko Hot Blog reports that Ibe said security agencies should not ignore any information that could help in the rescue of victims and the dismantling of criminal networks behind recent abductions.
His reaction followed comments made by Igboho during a meeting with members of the National Association of Nigerian Students, where the activist alleged that certain politicians were backing kidnappers operating in parts of the South-West.
The remarks came amid public concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, an incident that has further heightened fears about insecurity in previously stable communities.
Ibe argued that if Igboho truly possesses useful intelligence, security agencies should urgently engage him.
He wrote, “Since Sunday Igboho claims to know those behind the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, the DSS and other security agencies should invite him and ask him to provide those names. Every possible lead should be explored to secure the release of the victims.”
He also extended his concerns to other reported cases of mass abductions, questioning what he described as the Federal Government’s limited public response to the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Mussa, Borno State.
He asked why similar attention was not being given to victims in different parts of the country and called for stronger action to protect vulnerable communities.
Meanwhile, Igboho had earlier told his audience that the kidnappers were not supernatural beings and could be confronted if authorities acted decisively.
He also alleged that some politicians were supporting the criminals financially and with weapons, warning that he might publicly name them if the situation persisted.
The exchange has renewed national debate on school security and the rising wave of kidnappings across Nigeria, particularly attacks targeting students and educational institutions.
