Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has once again raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, this time following the death of former House of Representatives member, Abba Adamu, who died while in the hands of kidnappers.
Adamu, who represented Guri, Kiri-Kasamma and Birniwa Federal Constituency between 2007 and 2011, was abducted on May 3 along the busy Kaduna–Abuja highway. He was reportedly on his way from Kano to Abuja for a political meeting when he was taken.
Reports say he spent about nine days in captivity before dying, despite efforts made by his family to negotiate and secure his release.
In a statement released in Abuja through his aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the incident as another painful reminder that insecurity in the country is getting worse rather than improving.
He said the situation reflects a country where even major roads are no longer safe, and where citizens live in constant fear of being attacked or kidnapped.
Atiku did not hold back in his reaction, saying Nigeria is facing a serious security breakdown and accusing the government of being unable to effectively respond to the crisis.
He questioned how a former federal lawmaker could be kidnapped on such a major highway and still end up dying in captivity, stressing that if someone with status and visibility could suffer such a fate, ordinary Nigerians are even more exposed.
According to him, kidnappings and violent attacks have now become a regular occurrence across different parts of the country, rather than isolated incidents.
He also criticised the continued insecurity along the Abuja–Kaduna route despite repeated government promises and heavy spending on security over the years.
Atiku further said Nigerians are tired of sympathy statements and want real, visible action that will restore safety and confidence across the country.
He urged the government to treat the situation as an urgent national concern, warning that the rising wave of abductions is fast becoming a daily reality for many Nigerians.
