Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Nigerian government to declare a state of emergency in response to the escalating insecurity across the country.
Reacting to the recent abduction of students at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, Atiku questioned how many more lives would be affected before decisive action is taken.
The exact number of students and staff kidnapped remains unconfirmed.
The incident comes just days after gunmen abducted 25 students from a school in Maga, Kebbi State, underscoring growing concerns over the safety of educational institutions nationwide.
In a post on his social media platforms, Atiku described the situation as “truly heartbreaking” and called on the Federal Government to act urgently.
“It is not too late for the government to finally declare a state of emergency on insecurity and confront this menace with the urgency it deserves,” he said.
The former Vice President’s statement adds to mounting calls from civil society, security experts, and community leaders for swift and robust measures to protect citizens amid rising violence and abductions across Nigeria.
