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The Digest:

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on insecurity. The appeal, made via a Facebook statement, was triggered by the recent abduction of students from St. Mary’s School in Niger State, an event Atiku described as "heartbreaking."

Key Points:
  • Atiku Abubakar has called for a state of emergency on insecurity.
  • He made the demand following the abduction of students in Niger State.
  • The statement was posted on his official Facebook page.
  • Atiku questioned how many more lives would be shattered before action.
  • He urged the government to confront the menace with urgency.
  • The call adds to growing pressure on the Tinubu administration.
  • Recent months have seen several mass kidnappings nationwide.
His appeal underscores a rising tide of public anguish, where each new tragedy reinforces the perception of a nation grappling not just with violence, but with a crisis of a decisive leader

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Social Media