Kebbi School Abductions: Is Nigeria’s Security Strategy Failing?

The recent kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State is alarming. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) voiced understandable outrage. They’re right to ask: how did this happen again? The NLC statement points to a deeper issue than just this single tragic event.

Kebbi, praised for its governance, still suffered this attack. It makes you wonder what went wrong. Simply throwing money at security clearly isn’t working. The NLC is correct: Nigeria’s security spending isn’t translating into actual safety for its citizens.

We swore “Never again” after Chibok. Yet here we are. This isn’t just about Kebbi. The NLC’s warning about “shrinking physical and psychological space” resonates. These attacks create a climate of fear that affects everyone.

It’s worth questioning the effectiveness of current counter-terrorism strategies. Bandits ambushed troops sent to rescue the girls, a fact that raises serious concerns. The federal government promises rescue, but promises alone don’t bring girls home.

There’s a pattern here. Bandits strike, the government condemns, promises are made. Repeat. Is it time for a complete security strategy overhaul? The NLC urges decisive action from the federal government. This requires more than just rhetoric. It requires fresh thinking. Perhaps a shift in resource allocation and a re-evaluation of tactics.

Nigeria needs real solutions to address insecurity. The NLC’s call to confront “this evil” before it consumes us is blunt, but accurate. It’s a challenge we must face head-on, and quickly.

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