Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, an APC leader in Osun State, urgently urged President Tinubu to tackle Nigeria’s kidnapping surge.
Speaking in Osogbo on Sunday, he demanded immediate action to protect citizens and sustain security progress.
Oyintiloye, a former campaign council member, voiced alarm over rising nationwide abductions. He stressed families now endure constant fear, necessitating stronger measures to rebuild public trust.
While praising security agencies’ efforts under Tinubu, he pushed for tighter inter-agency collaboration. “Kidnappers aren’t ghosts—they can be stopped,” he declared, dismissing complacency in addressing the crisis.
He emphasized collective responsibility, urging citizens to share tips with authorities. “Security is everyone’s duty,” he stated, condemning silence as complicity in enabling violence.
Furthermore, he urged communities to stay vigilant, noting timely reports could prevent tragedies. “Report suspicions—your bravery might save lives,” he said, tying public cooperation to lasting solutions.
Directly addressing Tinubu, Oyintiloye demanded swift prosecution of kidnappers. “Delayed justice normalizes terror,” he warned, advocating harsh penalties to deter future crimes.
He acknowledged Tinubu’s economic and security reforms but insisted kidnappings require urgent focus. “Current realities demand renewed urgency,” he stressed, linking stability to citizen safety.
His remarks follow a spike in abductions targeting schoolchildren and travelers. Recent data cites over 1,500 kidnapping in 2024, straining law enforcement resources.
Families protest delayed rescues and ransom demands, pressuring authorities. Many Nigerians now avoid highways, fearing attacks by armed gangs.
Activists urge modernizing security tactics, including tech surveillance and community policing. Others demand stricter border controls to curb weapon smuggling fueling criminal networks.
Oyintiloye echoed these calls, stressing interagency coordination and better-funded security units. “Equip our heroes properly,” he said, referencing underpaid frontline officers needing support.
He also proposed rehabilitating ex-convicts to reduce gang recruitment. “Poverty fuels crime,” he noted, tying economic reforms to long-term security gains.
Tinubu’s office remains silent, but sources confirm an emergency security meeting is planned. Public frustration grows as victims’ families share stories of neglect.
Ultimately, Oyintiloye’s plea unites calls for leadership amid chaos. His voice amplifies national demands for safety and accountability.
Citizens now await decisive action, hoping outcry sparks change. For many, survival depends on reversing this deadly trend.
