The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Forum has condemned the Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its remarks on the ongoing rescue operation for 25 female students abducted from Government Comprehensive Secondary School in Talata‑Mafara Local Government Area. In a statement, the forum’s chairman, Nasiru Maga, accused the Zamfara PDP of attempting to politicise a national security issue by criticising the deployment of Minister of State for Defence Dr Bello Matawalle to coordinate the rescue.
The APC Youth Forum described the PDP’s comments as “unpatriotic and insensitive,” arguing that the opposition’s actions were intended to distract security agencies and undermine federal intervention in the mission. The forum noted that the criticism was issued while families were still awaiting the safe return of the abducted girls and called on security agencies to investigate what it termed deliberate attempts to politicise insecurity.
The group praised President Bola Tinubu for his swift response to the incident and expressed confidence in Matawalle’s ability to lead the operation effectively, citing his experience in handling security challenges in the North‑West. It urged political leaders to refrain from statements that could demoralise troops or compromise security efforts during the rescue.
The abduction has heightened concerns about student safety in the region and underscored the need for a coordinated response to security challenges. The Nigerian government has deployed security personnel to the area, and an investigation into the kidnapping is ongoing. As the rescue operation progresses, the focus remains on securing the safe return of the students and addressing the underlying security issues in the region.
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