Some concern Nigerians have started to expressed disappointment over the surge in recent insecurity in the country while demanding urgent attention from all authorities, especially the Federal Government.
Eruku town of Kwara State on Tuesday bloody when terrorists attacked a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) branch, report has it that the gunmen killed three worshippers and abducted several others, including the pastor.
On Monday the news of the abduction of the 25 students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State and the tragic killing of the Vice Principal surfaced.
Also, the killing of Brigadier Gen. M. Uba by terrorists in Borno State with the mass kidnappings reported in Zamfara State, and the recent surge in bandit attacks across Shanono, Ghari Local in Kano.
In his reaction, the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi on X said a few weeks ago, when the US President Donald Trump described the country as “now disgraced,” many were outraged.
He said, “Yet, how can we dispute it when, within a single week, 25 people were kidnapped, and one of our generals along with other officers was killed?
“Today, we witness another troubling terror attack in Kwara State. Rather than uniting in this critical moment, we are consumed by internal wrangling, party squabbles, and distractions”.
Obi added, “Look closely at what is happening in the PDP, the Labour Party, SDP, and other political formations—crises deliberately orchestrated by a government that should be embracing everyone so we can unite in this troubling period.
“I am reminded of a pivotal moment under President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. During an internal crisis in my then- political party, he instructed the INEC Chairman, Professor Maurice Iwu, that the stability of every political party—not just the ruling party—was essential for democracy. 
“No party was to be undermined; all were to function within the law. What we witness today is the opposite.
“The current government seems more intent on weakening parties than strengthening our democracy—seeking to fragment the PDP, Labour Party, SDP, and others.
He concluded, “In democratic nations, opposition is respected, elections reflect the will of the people, and governance involves carrying everyone along for peace and prosperity”.Also, former Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso said on X that the recent surge in insecurity in Nigeria has reached a level that demands urgent attention from all authorities, especially the Federal Government.
According to him, “First, the kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State is deeply worrying and echoes a disturbing pattern from the recent past.
“The abduction and subsequent killing of Brigadier Gen. M. Uba by terrorists in Borno is one of the darkest moments in our nation’s fight against terrorism. This shocking intelligence and operational failure demands an immediate and thorough investigation.
“Furthermore, mass kidnappings have been reported in Zamfara State, which is truly heartbreaking. I urge the swift rescue of the victims.
“On another front, the recent surge in bandit attacks across Shanono and Ghari Local Government Areas in Kano State demands urgent concern and immediate action.
“It is heartening to note the Kano State Government’s swift response, including the donation of operational vehicles to security forces”.Kwankwaso urged the Federal Government to fulfill its primary responsibility, adding that these incidents are not isolated; but reveal serious setbacks in the battle against insecurity.
He called on the authorities to take decisive action by reinvigorating armed forces and empowering the Nigeria Police Force to effectively protect and defend the people from these acts of terror.
Meanwhile, the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to South Africa and Angola, while awaiting security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State.
In response to the request by the Governor of Kwara State, the President ordered the deployment of more security men to Eruku and the entire Ekiti Local Govt Area of the state, and directed the police to go after the bandits who attacked worshippers. According to the statement released by his aide, Tinubu was scheduled to leave Abuja today Wednesday, 19th November to attend the 20th G20 Summit of leaders in South Africa and thereafter proceed to Luanda to attend the 7th AU-EU Summit.
Disturbed by the security breaches in Kebbi State and Monday’s attack by bandits against worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, President Tinubu decided to suspend his departure.
He now awaits reports from Vice President Kashim Shettima, who paid a sympathy visit to Kebbi on his behalf, as well as reports from the police and the Department of State Services regarding the attack in Kwara.
The President reiterated his directive to the security agencies to do everything possible to rescue the 24 schoolgirls, abducted by the bandits and bring the girls back home, safe.
