The recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State has once again highlighted the worsening security situation in Nigeria. It is deeply troubling that educational institutions, which should be safe spaces for learning and development, continue to be targeted by criminals.
Each time reports of student kidnappings emerge, Nigerians are left asking the same questions: Why are our children becoming easy targets? Where are the security agencies and intelligence operatives responsible for preventing such attacks? When will this cycle of abductions finally end?
Kidnapping has become a major threat to education, economic activities, agriculture, healthcare, and overall national development. Many citizens now live in fear, unable to go about their daily lives with confidence. The impact is particularly severe in northern Nigeria, where repeated attacks have disrupted communities and forced many children out of school.
The government must take urgent and decisive action to address this crisis. Citizens also have a responsibility to unite in condemning these acts and demanding stronger security measures. The safety of our children and teachers should never be negotiable.
The peaceful protests witnessed in Oyo reflect the growing frustration of Nigerians who want meaningful action, not silence. It is time for all stakeholders to work together to end kidnapping and restore public confidence in the nation’s security system.
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Experienced broadcast journalist with over 5 years of experience in reporting, multimedia editing, and storytelling across both traditional and digital media. I currently work with Vision FM 92.1 and Daily Frontier, where I report on security, conflict, and humanitarian issues, while also translating news into Hausa and Pidgin to reach wider audiences.
I also serve as a correspondent for Daily Frontier in Plateau and Benue States, Nigeria, covering security, conflict, and humanitarian developments in the region.
I hold a Diploma in Mass Communication from Adamawa State Polytechnic and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the National Open University of Nigeria.
