Bandits responsible for the kidnapping of 25 Kebbi schoolgirls have accused the federal government of being unable to rescue the girls via conventional means in a leaked video online.
In the video seen by Dockaysworld, the bandits seemed to be having a farewell conversation with the kidnapped girls prior to their eventual release afterwards.
They ensured that the girls confirmed they were treated well while also asserting that the government couldn’t rescue them and had to negotiate and reach agreements instead.
Their back and forth reads partly:
“Were you left hungry?”
“No.”
“Were you taken care of?”
“Yes.”
“No.”
“You have seen how the government failed to rescue you. Your release was secured through peaceful negotiations. Our leaders were contacted, and that is how you gained your freedom.”
The video went viral online following the announcement that the Kebbi schoolgirls had been released. Minister of state for defense, Bello Matttawalle referred to the operation as a rescue.
He wrote:
“UPDATE: Our tactical team has successfully rescued the abducted students of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State. This mission was carried out in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to ensure their safe return. I commend our security and intelligence forces for their swift response, dedication and professionalism. #RestoringPeace”
Recall, the Kwara church victims regained freedom recently too as well.
Questions abound about the details of how kidnapped victims are being retrieved and what punishment, if any, is being meted out to the perpetrators.
