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A condolence message posted by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the abduction of 25 female students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, has triggered a fresh wave of public anger and frustration over the country’s worsening insecurity. This News comes after we reported that Gumi Fires Back at Rev. Dachomo, Demands Proof of 500 Christian Deaths — Claims 1,000 Muslims Were Also Killed in Kaduna by Christians
In her statement, posted on Facebook, the First Lady expressed grief over the kidnapping and the killing of the school’s Vice Principal. She described the attack as “heartbreaking” and “an assault on the values of safety and learning that schools embody.”
She added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had already directed security agencies to ensure the safe return of the girls and bring the perpetrators to justice. She concluded by praying for the victims and the bereaved family.
However, what followed was a surge of strong reactions from Nigerians who flooded the comment section with anger, disappointment, and frustration.
One commenter, identified as Daniel A James, thanked the First Lady for her sympathy but added:
“If Mr President is half committed to end this crisis as he is against opposition, by now we won’t be here sending sympathy messages.”
Another user, Godwin Olajide David, criticised the government’s response, stating:
“You may not be able to stop a thief from stealing, but you can make stealing difficult… with all due respect, your husband has not done much to prevent all these insecurities.”
He added that security forces only take action after attacks have happened, instead of implementing preventive measures. His comment captured a broader public sentiment: anger that kidnappings and killings continue despite repeated assurances from the government.
Many Nigerians expressed heartbreak over the recurring abduction of schoolchildren, a painful reminder of Chibok, Dapchi, Kankara, and others. Several users lamented that attacks have become “routine news”, accusing the government of failing to protect the country’s most vulnerable.
Security analysts say the latest kidnapping highlights how banditry and terrorism remain a persistent national crisis, with schools in the North still major targets.
Meanwhile, pressure continues to mount on the Federal Government to deliver concrete action rather than condemnation and promises.
As the nation prays for the safe return of the abducted girls, social media reactions reflect a growing sense of despair among citizens—many asking the same question:
“How long will Nigerians continue to live like this?”
