Atiku laments abduction of ex- minister Adelabu’s sister, twin nephews

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the abduction of the sister and twin nephews of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, demonstrates the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria. Atiku added that the development shows that no one is immune from the country’s growing kidnapping crisis. While condemning the incident, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate called for the immediate and unconditional release of the victims and urged security agencies to deploy all available resources towards their safe rescue and the arrest of those responsible. He made the remarks in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, following reports that the victims were abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State. Expressing solidarity with the Adelabu family, Atiku described the incident as another troubling indication of the country’s deteriorating security situation. According to him, the circumstances surrounding the abduction were particularly alarming because the attack reportedly occurred at Challenge Bus Stop, one of the busiest and most prominent locations in Ibadan. He said, “The fact that kidnappers could strike in such a prominent public space without fear of interception speaks volumes about the worsening security situation in the country.” Atiku argued that while ordinary Nigerians have endured the scourge of kidnapping for years, the latest incident raises difficult questions for the Federal Government. He stated that if public officials had become accustomed to reports of insecurity affecting ordinary citizens, they should now recognise the gravity of the crisis when it reaches the families of people connected to government. The ADC chieftain lamented that kidnapping and violent crime have become widespread across the country, affecting people regardless of social status, political affiliation or occupation. “Kidnappers do not ask for party membership cards before striking. They do not distinguish between APC members and opposition supporters. They do not care whether their victims are ministers, former ministers, traders, teachers, students, or farmers,” he said. Related News NLC backs teachers’ strike, demands release of abducted pupils VIDEO: Gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori apologises over remarks on Oyo school abduction Aiyedatiwa, Olowo hail judiciary on Owo terrorists judgment “The same insecurity that has turned the lives of ordinary Nigerians into a daily nightmare is now knocking on doors many in government may have assumed were beyond its reach.” Atiku further described t