Outrage As Soldiers Escort Governor’s’ Sisters At Political Event Amid Worsening Insecurity
Outrage As Soldiers Escort Governor’s’ Sisters At Political Event Amid Worsening Insecurity
The footage, which has been circulating on social media and could not be independently verified at the time of filing this report, allegedly showed the governor’s sisters leading supporters in political chants endorsing Governor Kefas and President Bola Tinubu.
Fresh outrage has erupted after a viral video showed Wakhini Kefas and Alaaki Kefas, sisters of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, campaigning at a political event while being escorted by soldiers, amid Nigeria’s worsening security challenges and growing concerns over the shortage of military personnel across the country.
The footage, which has been circulating on social media and could not be independently verified at the time of filing this report, allegedly showed the governor’s sisters leading supporters in political chants endorsing Governor Kefas and President Bola Tinubu.
In the video, attendees could be heard chanting, “Taraba sai Kefas! Nigeria sai Tinubu!” a popular political slogan loosely translated as “Taraba belongs to Kefas, Nigeria belongs to Tinubu.”
The development has sparked public outrage, with many questioning how soldiers of the Nigerian Army could allegedly be deployed to provide security at a political gathering involving relatives of a serving governor while communities across the country continue to endure deadly attacks by bandits, kidnappers and other armed groups.
The controversy comes amid renewed national concern over insecurity following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, who died while in bandit captivity after reportedly suffering complications related to diabetes and hypertension.
Abubakar was abducted alongside his wife while travelling through Katsina State in May. Despite efforts to secure his release, the retired military officer reportedly died after spending weeks in captivity without access to adequate medical care. His death has further heightened public anxiety over the growing reach of kidnapping networks across several regions of the country.
For many Nigerians, the viral footage has amplified longstanding frustrations over perceived disparities in security protection, particularly as rural communities and highway travellers continue to bear the brunt of kidnappings and violent attacks.
Reacting to the development, political commentator Ande Sani said the video raises troubling questions about the country’s priorities.
“At a time when many communities are under constant threat and families are struggling to survive kidnappings, the presence of soldiers at a political event sends a worrying signal. People want clarity on how security resources are being deployed,” he said.
Rabi Garba, a community advocate, said the incident reflects growing public frustration.
“Insecurity has become part of daily life for many Nigerians. When people see what appears to be military protection at political gatherings while citizens remain exposed, it deepens anger and distrust,” she said.
Also speaking, Adams Jalingo, a civil society activist, called for accountability and transparency.
“The concern is not only about what was seen in the video but about the broader question of how security assets are allocated. Citizens deserve explanations, especially in a period of national insecurity,” he said.
For Justin Kefas, a youth leader, the development highlights concerns about unequal access to security.
“Ordinary Nigerians travel dangerous roads without escorts. Farmers are kidnapped in their communities. So when people see soldiers around political actors, it raises understandable questions about fairness,” he said.
Jonathan Gaius, a public affairs analyst, linked the controversy to the wider national mood following the death of the retired general.
“The death of Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandits’ captivity has become symbolic of the country’s insecurity crisis. It reinforces public concern that no one is truly safe, regardless of status or service history,” he said.
Security analysts have repeatedly warned that Nigeria’s armed forces are overstretched, battling insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North-West, communal violence in parts of the North-Central, and widespread kidnapping networks operating across multiple states.
The viral video has therefore intensified debate over whether limited security resources are being deployed in line with national priorities, particularly at a time when insecurity continues to claim lives across the country.
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