Media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to invite Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho, to reveal the identities of politicians he claims are sponsoring kidnappers operating in parts of Oyo State.
Ibe made the call on Thursday through a post on X, stressing that security agencies should explore every credible lead that could help secure the release of abducted students and teachers and dismantle criminal networks behind the attacks.
His remarks followed recent comments by Igboho during a meeting with members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), where the activist claimed he knew the politicians allegedly funding and supporting kidnappers in the South-West.
The statement comes amid growing concern over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, an incident that has heightened fears about the spread of insecurity into communities previously considered relatively safe.
Reacting to Igboho’s claims, Ibe said security agencies should immediately engage him if he truly possesses information capable of aiding investigations.
“Since Sunday Igboho claims to know those behind the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, I think the State Security Service and other security agencies should invite him to release those names to them,” Ibe said.
“Every option should be on the table to fast-track the safe release of the schoolchildren and teachers.”
Ibe also raised concerns about the Federal Government’s response to the reported abduction of more than 50 schoolchildren in Mussa, Borno State, on May 15, questioning what he described as a lack of urgency compared to reactions to similar incidents elsewhere.
Read Also:
Sunday Igboho Threatens to Expose Politicians Allegedly Linked to Oyo School Abductions
He asked why the government appeared silent over the Borno abduction and whether the affected children were receiving the same level of attention as victims in other parts of the country.
“Why is the government silent over the Borno abduction? Are those schoolchildren not Nigerians?” he queried.
He further questioned when vulnerable states such as Borno would receive additional security support, including the deployment of forest guards, to help tackle insecurity before tragedies occur.
Earlier, Igboho had insisted that kidnappers could be flushed out if decisive action was taken, claiming he knew politicians allegedly providing them with weapons and financial support.
“I know the politicians behind them, and if they do not stop their activities, I will mention their names. They are the ones supplying ammunition and funding,” he said.
The exchange has renewed public attention on school safety and the persistent threat posed by kidnapping gangs across the country. It has also intensified calls for security agencies to investigate allegations of political sponsorship of criminal groups and strengthen efforts to rescue victims still being held captive.
