As Nigeria grapples with a surge in kidnapping incidents, a prominent media group, Volunteer Media Advocacy For Accountable Leadership has urged the country’s security agencies to take immediate and robust measures to address the escalating crisis.
The group, in a statement by its national coordinator, Ojochide Augustine raised alarm over the rising wave of kidnappings, emphasizing the need for urgent intervention.
In a strongly-worded statement, the media group highlighted the profound impact of kidnapping on the lives of citizens, stressing that the security situation poses a severe threat to the nation’s stability and the well-being of its people.
The statement urged security agencies to prioritize the fight against kidnapping and deploy effective strategies to curb the menace.
Ojochide outlined key areas of concern, including the need for improved intelligence gathering, and increased collaboration between security agencies.
They called for a review of existing security protocols and the implementation of proactive measures to prevent kidnappings before they occur.
Ojochide While expressing empathy for the victims and their families, urged security agencies to expedite investigations into ongoing cases and ensure the safe rescue of abducted individuals.
The statement emphasized the importance of sending a strong message to criminal elements that perpetrate these acts, underscoring that such activities will not be tolerated.
The media group’s intervention reflects the growing public anxiety surrounding the kidnapping crisis in Nigeria, and it adds to the mounting pressure on authorities to respond decisively to ensure the safety and security of citizens across the nation.
