National Outcry as Kebbi Schoolgirl Abductions Revive Painful Memories of Chibok

YOLA —By Ojoma Yusuf,Yola

Nigeria is once again confronting the trauma of schoolgirl abductions, as the kidnapping of students in Kebbi State rekindles national sorrow and concern more than a decade after the Chibok tragedy.

The incident has prompted renewed calls for swift government action and collective vigilance to prevent history from repeating itself.

In a public appeal titled “From Chibok to Kebbi: We Must Break the Cycle,” Hon. Ester Kwata Daniel Kumangari urged the Federal Government, security agencies, and citizens to confront the crisis with urgency and unity.

She warned that the nation is at a “critical point,” stressing that delays in rescue efforts could lead to prolonged captivity similar to the experiences of the Chibok girls.

Kumangari commended the sacrifices of Nigeria’s armed forces but called for intensified action. “We salute you, but we ask for more,” she said, urging the government to deploy all necessary resources to secure the safe return of the abducted students. “The lesson of Chibok is that time is the enemy.”

Addressing Nigerians across all regions and faiths, Kumangari appealed for nationwide solidarity and prayer, encouraging citizens to stand with the families of the abducted girls. “Let us lift up the parents of the Kebbi girls who are currently living their worst nightmare,” she said, adding that hope must triumph over fear.

She emphasized that Nigerians remain a resilient people capable of uniting in the face of terror. Her message concluded with a powerful plea that echoes across the nation: “Bring them home.”