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The Digest:

APC chieftain Blessing Agbomhere has sparked outrage after criticizing Edo youths for allegedly failing to confront kidnappers in their communities. In a viral video, Agbomhere slammed young people who remain in air-conditioned comfort while complaining about insecurity instead of taking practical action. "There are a lot of men causing trouble in schools, but many of them run from kidnappers. Instead of entering the bush to chase them out, they are sitting inside an AC in town, complaining about insecurity," he said. His remarks, coming amid rising kidnapping incidents targeting students and travelers in Edo, have drawn fierce backlash. Social media users fired back: "Where are your children, sir?" "Your children and your family members are missing?" "Hope your children and your family will come out." Many questioned why youths should risk their lives when security agencies with weapons are paid to protect citizens.

Key Points
  • Agbomhere criticizes youths for not chasing kidnappers into the bushes.
  • Says they sit in AC rooms complaining instead of taking action.
  • The remarks come amid rising Edo kidnappings targeting students and travelers.
  • Social media erupts with backlash: "Where are your children?"
  • Critics question why unpaid youths should do the security forces' job.
An APC chieftain tells youths to leave their AC rooms and chase kidnappers, and the internet replies: where are your children? Where are the soldiers? Who pays taxes for this?

Sources: Social Media Video