Atiku condemns abduction of ex-minister Adelabu’s sister, nephews in Ibadan

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president and presidential candidate under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has condemned the abduction of Adebayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred at Challenge Bus Stop, a major transit point in the city. In a statement issued Wednesday evening and signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the kidnapping as a sign of worsening insecurity in Nigeria. He called for the immediate and unconditional release of the victims. Atiku urged security agencies to use all available resources to secure their safe rescue and ensure the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. He expressed solidarity with the Adelabu family, noting that the attack happened in one of Ibadan's busiest areas. The fact that kidnappers operated in such a prominent location without interception, he said, reflects the deteriorating security situation. Atiku questioned why the Federal Government has not acted decisively despite years of similar incidents affecting ordinary citizens. He pointed out that schoolchildren, farmers, travellers, and entire communities live under constant threat. Government responses, he added, have often relied on excuses, propaganda, and palliatives rather than action. Atiku stressed that insecurity does not discriminate by political affiliation, social status, or official position. He noted that even families connected to government are now vulnerable. He argued that a government unable to protect its people fails its core duty. Atiku said many Nigerians now treat ransom payments as a regular expense, like school fees. He called on the Tinubu administration to prioritise security and take urgent, meaningful steps.

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