Kwara, Kebbi Abductions – FG Dey Blame US as Kidnap Wahala Spread

Di Federal Government don blame renewed terror attacks, including abduction of schoolgirls for Kebbi and attack on worshippers for Eruku, Kwara, on US remarks, as public anger dey spread nationwide. SGF George Akume talk say Trump post wey claim “Christian genocide” for Nigeria and threaten US troops deployment don embolden violent groups to attack soft targets. Akume add say insurgency don dey reduced to isolated banditry before di remarks, and Nigeria no need foreign troops, only targeted support for intelligence, technology, and equipment. E also reject di “Christian genocide” claim, talk say verified evidence show say both churches and mosques dey attacked, Muslims and Christians dey kill. Di attacks for Kebbi don abduct 24 schoolgirls, kill Vice Principal Hassan Makuku, while Eruku church attack don kill two, abduct 35 worshippers. President Tinubu cancel im foreign trips, direct more security deployment, and send VP Shettima to Kebbi to assess di situation. Kwara Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq plan Forward Operating Base and mobile police squadron for Eruku to enhance security, while youth accuse police of failing dem during attack.

Di incidents don draw reactions nationwide. JNI condemn Kebbi abduction, compare am to Chibok, Dapchi, and Kankara cases, call for immediate rescue. ADC warn “Christian genocide” narrative dey become self-fulfilling prophecy due to FG failure. Senator Kwankwaso slam FG for inaction, demand rescue of victims. Rotimi Amaechi criticise Tinubu for lack of political will, urge strong military intelligence and tactical operations. NLC call FG to protect citizens, commiserate with Kebbi, highlight security lapses. Human rights activists, artists like Falz, Debo Macaroni, Femi Adebayo, Simi, demand urgent action or Tinubu resignation, condemn killings and kidnappings, call for better security for children, worshippers, and citizens. Nigeria dey under severe pressure as insecurity spread from Kebbi to Kwara, Borno, Kano, fuelling public outrage and demand for decisive government response.