Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has referred to as for an investigation into the intelligence failure that led to the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, and the killing of a Brigade Commander, Musa Uba, in Borno State.
Mr Kwankwaso, in a press release on Fb, described the killing of the army basic and kidnapping of the schoolgirls as “a surge in insecurity in Nigeria (that) has reached a stage that calls for pressing consideration from all authorities, particularly the Federal Authorities”.
“The kidnapping and subsequent killing of Brigadier Gen. M. Uba by terrorists in Borno State is likely one of the darkest moments in our nation’s struggle in opposition to terrorism. This stunning intelligence and operational failure calls for a right away and thorough investigation”, he said.
Mr Kwankwaso’s demand for an investigation amplified the voice of Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, who earlier accused the safety businesses of ignoring credible intelligence offered by the State Safety Providers (SSS) relating to the upcoming assault on the Authorities Women Complete Secondary Faculty, Maga, in Danko Wasagu Native Authorities Space.
Mr Idris, throughout a go to to the college, described the incident as “clear sabotage.”
He disclosed that following the SSS alert, the State Safety Council had ordered round the clock safety for the establishment.
Nonetheless, operatives reportedly deserted their obligation posts shortly earlier than the bandits struck.
“We acquired credible intelligence from the DSS that this faculty was prone to be attacked… The choice was that we would offer round the clock safety,” the governor stated. “That is clear sabotage.”
Corroborating the governor’s declare, a trainer who survived the assault advised reporters that closely armed safety personnel had spent Sunday night time on the faculty, interacting and taking pictures with college students.
“Sadly, for yet-to-be-determined causes, they reportedly left the college earlier than daybreak,” the trainer narrated. “About half-hour after they withdrew, the abductors struck.”
Governor Idris has since constituted a particular investigation panel, to be chaired by the State Director of the SSS, to probe the safety failure and coordinate rescue efforts.
Kwankwaso duties federal authorities
“The kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State is deeply worrying and echoes a disturbing sample from the latest previous,” Mr Kwankwaso stated.
He said that insecurity throughout the North-west, together with Kano, the place banditry and kidnapping for ransom are rare, has escalated.
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“Moreover, mass kidnappings have been reported in Zamfara State, which is actually heartbreaking. I urge the swift rescue of the victims.
“On one other entrance, the latest surge in bandit assaults throughout Shanono and Ghari Native Authorities Areas in Kano State calls for pressing concern and speedy motion.
“It’s heartening to notice the Kano State Authorities’s swift response, together with the donation of operational autos to safety forces.
“The Federal Authorities should fulfil its major duty. These incidents are usually not remoted; they reveal severe setbacks within the battle in opposition to insecurity.
“I name on the authorities to take decisive motion by reinvigorating our armed forces and empowering the Nigeria Police Drive to successfully defend and defend our folks from these acts of terror,” the previous governor stated.
