Insecurity escalates as kidnappings, killings rock three states – NPYM

By Hon. Comr Amechi Agu

The rising wave of insecurity across Nigeria has reached disturbing and dangerous levels.

According to Diaspora digital media (DDM) the daily reports of killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks have left citizens living in fear and uncertainty.

In recent weeks, the states of Plateau, Benue, and Enugu have witnessed gruesome violence and rampant abductions.

Communities in these arenas have been repeatedly attacked by armed groups, leading to the loss of lives and displacement of many families.

The government’s silence and lack of swift action have deepened public frustration and eroded trust in state institutions.

Addressing the press in Lagos on Monday, the National Chairman of the Nigeria Political Youth Movement (NPYM), Hon. Comrade Amechi Agu, condemned the unending violence.

He stated that the frequency of killings and kidnappings in these regions reflects a national emergency that demands urgent intervention.

Comrade Agu emphasized that insecurity in Nigeria is no longer restricted to the North or conflict-prone zones but has spread across the entire country.

He said that Nigerians, both rich and poor, now live in fear of being kidnapped or killed without warning.

He described the situation as deeply alarming and said the government must place national security at the center of its agenda.

He also called for an increase in the national security budget and urged authorities to show the political will to end the crisis.

Comrade Agu said, “Security is not just a sector of the government it is the foundation of peace, development, and unity.”

He insisted that without safety, no meaningful progress can be achieved in any part of the country.

Joining the call for action, the National Secretary of the NPYM, Hon. Comrade Adamu Haruna Adamu, accused the government of negligence.

He said that in most cases, the government avoids accountability by distancing itself from violent incidents unless directly linked to its agencies.

He reminded the public that the Nigerian constitution defines the security and welfare of the people as the primary purpose of government.

Comrade Adamu further described the government’s failure as a betrayal of the social contract between the state and its citizens.

In his closing remarks, Comrade Amechi Agu urged citizens not to remain silent or hopeless in the face of terror.

He listed urgent recommendations to support affected communities and prevent further bloodshed.

First, he called for thorough and transparent investigations into all incidents of violence and kidnapping.

Second, he demanded stronger and visible security presence in affected communities to deter further attacks.

Third, he urged the arrest and prosecution of all those involved in killings, regardless of political or ethnic background.

Fourth, he recommended that financial aid and psychological support be provided to families of the deceased and survivors.

He insisted that justice, not silence, is what the victims deserve.

He also appealed to civil society groups and international human rights organizations to hold the Nigerian government accountable.

According to the NPYM, ignoring the warning signs will only lead to further chaos and collapse of public trust.

With tears and blood staining communities across Plateau, Benue, and Enugu, the youth movement says the time for press statements is over.

They demand bold, effective, and immediate action to rescue the country from the grip of insecurity.

As Nigerians mourn their dead and fear for the living, one question remains unanswered how many more must die before leaders act?

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