By Awwal Umar Kontagora The Niger state Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 General Elec...
By Awwal Umar Kontagora
The Niger state Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 General Elections, Muhammad Mamman Nami, has condemned in the strongest terms the recently abduction of 15 Islamiyyah girls and one teacher in Maikujeri village, Rafi LGA of Niger State.
Muhammad Nami Media Campaign Directorate in a statement issued in Minna, Nami described the abduction as “wicked, heartless and a painful reminder of the deepening insecurity that has continued to ravage communities across Niger State.”
He expressed deep concern that the abductors are demanding N100 million for the release of the innocent girls and their teacher. Despite the abduction, the Niger State Government has yet to comment on the incident due to the preparation for the upcoming gubernatorial election.
“It is shocking and unacceptable that more than a week after 15 innocent Islamiyyah girls and their teacher were abducted in Maikujeri, the State Government is yet to issue a statement of concern or send emissaries to the affected community.
“The state, apparently preoccupied with campaign issues, has not deemed it necessary to issue a statement of sympathy or a word of reassurance to the traumatised parents, nor even a mention of the incident on the campaign podium,” Nami said.
According to him, “There has been no pledge, no plan, and no commitment to address the security challenges in the state. This silence is a betrayal of leadership and an abandonment of the victims and their families,” the PDP governorship candidate added.
Nami demanded the immediate and unconditional rescue of the abducted girls and their teacher, calling on the State Government and all security agencies to act without further delay to secure their safe return.
The PDP Guber Candidate said the people of Niger State deserved a government that would stand with them in times of pain, not one that looked away while their children were in captivity or when it needed their votes.
Nami emphasised that he is coming to end the current spate of insecurity in Niger State. According to him, “Under our leadership, the safety of every child, every community, and every citizen will be a top priority. We will not be silent while our people are being kidnapped, killed, and displaced,”.
He prayed for the safe return of the abducted girls and their teacher and sympathised with their parents, families, and the entire Maikujeri community.
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