An observant Nigerian woman has raised serious questions about the recent rescue of the abducted Kebbi schoolgirls, suggesting there might be more to the incident than meets the eye.
The Suspicious Rescue Operation
The schoolgirls from Kebbi state regained their freedom after spending nine days in captivity, but social media user @Ony1nyechi expressed strong reservations about the entire episode. In a detailed observation shared on X platform, the lady stated she doesn't believe the girls were genuinely abducted.
@Ony1nyechi suggested the kidnapping might have been arranged to prove that Muslims are also being targeted in the country's security crisis, not just Christians. She pointed out that the girls appeared unusually cheerful and well-cared for in the rescue video, contrary to what would be expected from trauma survivors.
Key Points of Contention
The skeptical observer highlighted several concerning aspects about the rescue operation. No arrests have been made following the girls' release, which she finds particularly suspicious given Nigeria's ongoing security challenges with banditry and kidnapping.
She also noted that the students were smiling and showed no visible signs of trauma despite spending over a week in captivity. This starkly contrasts with typical kidnapping cases where victims often show clear signs of distress and malnourishment.
Connection to Niger Catholic School Abduction
The lady made it clear that she won't consider the government's efforts genuine until the kidnapped students of Niger Catholic school are similarly released. Her tweet read in part: "It might look like I'm a conspiracy theorist but I don't think these girls were truly abducted... These terrorists are too bloody to have these girls smiling and well looked after like this."
She emphasized that something feels "veryyyyyy fishy" about the entire situation and demanded equal attention be given to the Niger Catholic school students who remain in captivity.
Public Reaction and Support
Many Nigerians have echoed similar concerns on social media platforms. User @BadagryGhost commented: "They were truly abducted. The govt are not just honest about how they were recovered. If you look at how they were kidnapped and the rate at which they were freed, nothing adds up."
Another user, @Moonruona, added a psychological perspective: "Psychologically they can't be this happy after a traumatic experience." The observations have sparked widespread discussion about the transparency of security operations in Nigeria.
The incident continues to raise important questions about security management and information transparency in Nigeria's ongoing battle against kidnapping and banditry.
