Arrr! Scallywags snatch Nigerian scholars, makin' it thar third raid on a learnin' den in a month.
2023-10-10
Avast, me hearties! Four scurvy students were snatched by scallywags from a lodge at Nasarawa State University, near Abuja, Nigeria. 'Tis the third raid of its kind in a month. Aye, seems like these landlubbers be in dire need of a proper keelhauling!
Gunmen have abducted four university students in northern Nigeria, marking the third school abduction in the country in the past month. This raises security concerns under President Bola Tinubu's government, as he promised a "renewed hope" and an end to violence in Nigeria's troubled north. The attackers followed a similar pattern seen in recent attacks, breaking into student buildings and escaping with hostages, some of whom are still held captive. Ransoms are demanded for the release of the students, with analysts suggesting that the gunmen use the funds to purchase weapons. Despite a distress call being made, security forces were unable to rescue the victims during a manhunt. Nigeria has grappled with rampant school abductions in recent years, primarily attributed to bandit groups formed by young pastoralists from the Fulani tribe. These groups are embroiled in a long-standing conflict with host communities and herdsmen over limited access to water and land in remote areas. While President Tinubu has taken steps to address security challenges, such as appointing new security chiefs, the government has not been able to fully address the violence and abductions. Confidence MacHarry from SBM Intelligence suggests that security is not a priority for the president compared to the economy, emphasizing the need for increased collaboration and deployment of security forces in violent hotspots.