Don’t Politicise School Abductions, Rescue Efforts Underway – Wike Tells Protesting Teachers

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday urged protesting teachers and civil society groups not to politicise recent school abductions, insisting that security agencies are making efforts to secure the release of kidnapped teachers and students.

Addressing demonstrators at the FCT Administration Secretariat in Abuja, Wike said the Federal Government was fully engaged in rescue operations and remained committed to bringing the victims home safely.

“We are all concerned about this security situation. The government is on its toes to ensure that those who are kidnapped are rescued,” he said.

The minister expressed confidence in the security agencies, saying authorities were working to ensure the victims regained their freedom as quickly as possible.

Wike, however, warned against turning insecurity into a partisan issue, arguing that kidnappings and violent attacks affect communities across the country.

“We are all concerned, but let us not politicise issues. That is what I will not support,” he stated.

He maintained that government was doing everything within its capacity to tackle insecurity and protect citizens.

“There is no government that will deliberately say let citizens be kidnapped. Everything possible is being done,” Wike added.