Atiku criticises government response to Kogi school kidnappings
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the government’s handling of recent kidnappings at a Kogi State school. He accused the administration led by Bola Tinubu of abandoning the education sector and failing to protect students and staff. Atiku Abubakar described the incident as part of a wider pattern of attacks on schools and criticised government policies that make education less affordable. He called for urgent action to rescue the abducted victims and improve security in educational institutions.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar criticised the Federal Government for neglecting education and allowing insecurity to threaten students’ safety.
- He linked the Kogi school abductions to a broader trend of attacks on educational institutions across Nigeria.
- Atiku Abubakar argued that rising examination fees and underfunded schools have made education less accessible and more dangerous.
- He accused the government of prioritising political projects over funding for education and security.
- Atiku Abubakar urged immediate rescue efforts for the kidnapped victims and called for a comprehensive review of school security nationwide.
