The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called for the unconditional release of the students abducted from Government Science Secondary School (GSS) Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
The call by the Centre follows reports on the abduction of school children from GSS Kagara and some travellers in Niger State.
The Centre also asks the Nigerian Government and all relevant security authorities to do everything within their power to ensure the rescue of all the abductees.
The continued abduction of school children from places of learning, from Chibok to Dapchi to Kankara and now Kagara, is evidence that the government has failed in this particular role to protect the people particularly school children in states across the nation.
Nigeria has to come to terms with the fact that she has a huge security problem on her hands and must act decisively.
CDD Director Idayat Hassan says the country has to declare a state of emergency on insecurity across board. And must synergise efforts with our sub-nationals. There must be an agreement for instance on “no ransom”, “no amnesty” policy as they fight with boots on the ground,” .
She added that the war needs both a kinetic and non-kinetic approach but the non-kinetic approach must not be one that prioritizes amnesty and paying bandits for their weapons.
In recent times in Nigeria, kidnapping school children has become the easiest way to get money from the government.
The Centre Director says government and all stakeholders must assure every Nigerian child of his or her safety by making sure requisite measures are put in place to ensure their safety.
CDD also calls for improved efforts by the government to ensure safety precautions are taken to protect schools, not just conflict-affected areas but generally across states in the country.
