Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has warned that Nigeria is drifting into deeper insecurity, urging the Federal Government to launch an immediate and sweeping investigation into the violent crises spreading across the country.
The former Kano governor issued the warning on Wednesday, November 19, through his verified X account, as he condemned what he called a frightening pattern of mass abductions, deadly raids and intelligence failures.
He described the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, as another painful sign that criminals are becoming bolder.
First Daily had reported that gunmen stormed the school on motorcycles in the early hours of Monday, exchanged fire with security personnel and escaped with the students.
Kwankwaso linked the crisis to a broader breakdown in security systems, pointing to the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba in Borno State.
He said the officer’s death was a “dark mark” on Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts and demanded a full-scale probe into the lapses that led to it.
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He also lamented the mass kidnappings unfolding in Zamfara State, describing the situation as “truly heartbreaking,” while insisting that all abducted victims must be rescued without delay.
Turning to his home state, he raised concern over fresh attacks in Shanono and Tsanyawa LGAs, warning that communities are living in fear despite efforts by the Kano State Government to equip security agencies.
He welcomed the government’s donation of vehicles but stressed that the current wave of violence requires far stronger action.
Kwankwaso stated, “These areas have seen repeated violence; in one recent incident, bandits killed three villagers after crossing from Katsina State.
“In another raid, two nursing mothers were kidnapped from the Faruruwa community in Shanono, heightening fear among residents.
“These incidents are not isolated. They reveal serious setbacks in the battle against insecurity,” he said, urging Abuja to adopt a more coordinated and forceful response.
He called on the Federal Government to revive the capabilities of the armed forces and empower the Nigeria Police Force to fulfil their duty of protecting Nigerians and rebuilding public confidence.