Lawmaker Blames Security Flaw for Kebbi School Abduction!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Osun State lawmaker Adewumi Adeyemi has criticised Nigeria’s security architecture following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. He described the incident as a national failure that exposes deep flaws in security coordination and intelligence gathering.
“This tragedy shows that our current strategy is not working. We need decentralised and proactive security,” Adeyemi said.
Key Points:
- He called for local policing and state-driven security reforms.
- Warned that continued inaction would embolden criminal networks.
- Urged federal lawmakers to prioritise security restructuring in legislative debates.
Why It Matters:
- Highlights rising calls for state police and regional security autonomy.
- Reflects mounting frustration over recurring school abductions.
- Adds pressure on federal authorities to rethink security operations.
What to Watch:
- National Assembly’s response during its Thursday security debate.
- Reactions from security agencies and the Presidency.
- Momentum for state-level security initiatives.
Sources:
- Osun State House of Assembly – Press Comment
- Channels TV – “Osun Lawmaker Reacts to Kebbi Abduction”
- Daily Post – “Security System Needs Urgent Fix – Adewumi”
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