Media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has called on the Department of State Services and other security agencies to invite Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo to provide details of politicians he alleged are sponsoring kidnappers operating in Oyo State.
Ibe made the call in a post on X on Thursday, arguing that any information capable of aiding ongoing rescue efforts and exposing criminal networks should be thoroughly investigated by security authorities.
His remarks followed recent statements by Igboho during a meeting with leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students, where the activist claimed he knew the politicians allegedly providing financial and logistical support to kidnappers responsible for attacks in parts of the South-West.
The allegations emerged amid growing concern over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, an incident that has reignited national debate over insecurity and school safety.
Reacting to the claims, Ibe urged security agencies to immediately engage Igboho if he indeed possesses information that could assist ongoing investigations.
“Since Sunday Igboho claims to know those behind the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, the DSS and other security agencies should invite him to disclose those names. Every available option should be explored to ensure the safe release of the victims,” he stated.
Ibe also raised concerns about what he described as an uneven response to insecurity across the country, drawing attention to the reported abduction of more than 50 schoolchildren in Mussa, Borno State, on May 15, 2026.
Questioning the Federal Government’s response, he asked why similar levels of attention and intervention had not been directed toward victims in Borno State.
“Why has the government remained silent on the abduction in Borno? Are those children not Nigerians? When will vulnerable states receive the same attention and security measures being proposed elsewhere?” he queried.
The Atiku aide further called for stronger security measures, including enhanced protection for communities vulnerable to kidnappings and attacks.
Igboho had earlier insisted that kidnappers operating in Oyo State could be dislodged if security forces were allowed to pursue them aggressively, maintaining that he knew individuals allegedly backing the criminal groups.
The exchange has renewed calls for a thorough investigation into allegations of political sponsorship of criminal activities, while also drawing attention to the broader challenge of kidnapping and insecurity across the country.
Security agencies have yet to publicly respond to either Igboho’s allegations or Ibe’s call for an investigation. However, the development is expected to intensify pressure on authorities to probe the claims and accelerate efforts to secure the release of victims still in captivity.