Ibrahim Urges Makinde to Apologize to Kidnapping Victims

Jimoh Ibrahim, the former chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, called on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to demonstrate empathy by publicly apologizing to the victims of recent kidnappings, which included schoolchildren and a teacher. Ibrahim criticized the government's failure to provide adequate security in Oyo State and congratulated the Nigerian authorities for the safe release of the kidnapped pupils.

He stressed that the governor should prioritize the welfare of the victims' families rather than seeking international intervention. Ibrahim noted that the United Nations does not interfere in the internal affairs of member states and that domestic security incidents are primarily the government's responsibility.

He urged the state government to express genuine sympathy and provide necessary support for recovery. Ibrahim appealed for additional financial support for the affected families and emphasized the need for improved security measures to ensure schools remain safe learning environments for all Nigerian children.