By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11
The lnter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has condemned, in very strong terms, the abduction of students of Government Science College Kagara, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
A statement on Thursday by IPAC's National Publicity Secretary, Ambassador Agbo Major, described the abduction as "barbaric, senseless and irresponsible".
According to the statement, IPAC demands the release of the students to enable them continue with their studies, stating that they are "future leaders of the nation. Education is the bedrock of national development. To kidnap and subject these students to inhuman treatment is an assault on our collective national psyche and security.
"Council feels the pains of these students, parents and school management and pray to God for their safe return.
"It is unfortunate that the abduction happened at a time President Muhammadu Buhari rejigged the nation's security architecture which was applauded by Nigerians.
"Council is particularly worried about the psychological trauma these innocent children are subjected to when kidnapped. It creates a sense of failure of the government's primary responsibility of guaranteeing the security of lives and property of Nigerians.
"The police and other security agencies must wake up to their responsibility of protecting our children in their schools. Security agencies should also fish out the perpetrators of this heinous crime against humanity and their sponsors to face the full weight of the law.
"Appropriate security steps should equally be taken to protect the nation's schools and students from terrorists, insurgents and bandits", Major stated. NNL.
