Schoolgirls’ abduction: Rise decisively against rising insecurity, NLC tells FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly condemned the abduction of students in Kebbi State, describing the attack as another alarming sign of the country’s deepening security crisis.

In a statement issued by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC said it was “deeply saddened” by the incident, noting that Kebbi State has historically been regarded as one of the more stable states with regular welfare payments, pension settlements and proactive security measures despite its vast land mass.

Ajaero expressed concern that bandits could strike so easily in a state known for maintaining a stable governance structure, saying the development suggests a more troubling and “sinister” situation.

He stressed the need for both citizens and the authorities to urgently adopt new strategies to tackle the escalating insecurity.

“We had promised ourselves after the Chibok abductions that such a tragedy would never happen again, yet we find ourselves back at the same point,” he said.

“The Governor of Kebbi State needs all the support he can get at this critical time.”

While sympathising with the victims, their families and the state governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, Ajaero urged the federal government to intensify efforts in securing the country.

He questioned the effectiveness of the nation’s security spending, saying: “Bogus budgets do not seem to be working. What exactly is wrong?”

The NLC president warned that the shrinking physical and psychological space in the country should worry every Nigerian, calling on the federal government—custodian of the nation’s armed forces and major controller of economic resources—to reflect deeply and act decisively.

“Today, frontline states are under attack. Tomorrow, no one can say where it will be.

“We must rise as a nation and confront this evil before it consumes us all,” he said.