A media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerian security agencies to invite Yoruba nation advocate Sunday Adeyemo for questioning after he claimed to know politicians allegedly sponsoring kidnappers responsible for recent school abductions in Oyo State.
Paul Ibe, a media adviser to Atiku, made the call Thursday in a post on X, arguing that security agencies should pursue any credible information that could help secure the release of abducted students and teachers and dismantle criminal networks operating in the country.
His comments followed remarks by Igboho during a meeting with members of the National Association of Nigerian Students, where the activist alleged that some politicians were providing financial and logistical support to kidnappers in parts of southwestern Nigeria.
“I know the politicians behind them, and if they do not stop perpetrating their evil acts, I will mention them all,” Igboho said, adding that the individuals were allegedly supplying weapons and funding to criminal groups.
The allegations come amid growing concern over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, an incident that has heightened fears about the spread of kidnapping and insecurity beyond regions traditionally associated with such attacks.
Reacting to the claims, Ibe said security agencies should immediately seek details from Igboho if he possesses information that could aid investigations.
“Since Sunday Igboho claims to know those behind the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, I think that the State Security Service and other security agencies need to invite him to release those names to them,” Ibe said.
“Every option should be on the table to fast-track the safe release of the school children and teachers.”
Ibe also raised concerns about the broader security situation in the country, questioning what he described as a limited federal response to the reported abduction of more than 50 schoolchildren in Mussa, Borno State, on May 15.
He called on the government to provide equal attention to security challenges across affected states and urged authorities to strengthen protective measures in vulnerable communities.
The latest exchange has renewed public debate over school security and the continuing threat posed by kidnapping gangs across Nigeria.
Over the past decade, the country has witnessed several mass abductions targeting schools, particularly in northern regions, prompting repeated calls for stronger intelligence gathering, community policing and enhanced protection for educational institutions.
Security agencies had not publicly responded to either Igboho’s allegations or Ibe’s call at the time of publication.
The allegations are likely to increase pressure on authorities to investigate claims of political sponsorship of criminal groups while continuing efforts to secure the release of victims still being held captive.
