The recent release of kidnapped students from Government Girls Secondary School in Kebbi State has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria, with one citizen raising critical questions about the circumstances surrounding their freedom.
Three Critical Questions for the President
Following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's announcement on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, confirming the students' release, Nigerian citizen Opeyemi Timothy Oyeleke took to social media platform X to demand more details about the operation.
The man, identified as @Lugard100 on X, pointed out significant gaps in the presidential announcement and directly addressed the Nigerian leader: "We need to know how Mr. President, you owe us an explanation. How were they rescued? Were the abductors apprehended? Where were they rescued? These are fundamental questions. We also need to hear from the abductees, Sir."
Mixed Public Reactions to the Questions
The man's inquiry immediately triggered a wave of responses from other social media users, revealing sharply divided opinions about the appropriate level of transparency in security operations.
Some users supported the demand for accountability. User @2nerio commented: "They should be held accountable. Have you seen the debates at 10 Downing Street? It's time to demand real accountability. Good question from you." Another user, @MDeen_1, added: "That's is not a stupid question. How do you rescue that numbers of people without report on any of their abductors being gunned down."
However, others criticized the questions as inappropriate. @OlawaleGbolaha4 responded: "So, Mr president should expose security tactics for you on tweeter right?" while @felicitykoncept questioned: "If nah your daughter dey there. You go dey ask these stupid questions???"
Background of the Kebbi School Abduction
The students from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, located in the Danko district of Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, were kidnapped last week after bandits attacked their school. The girls spent several days in captivity before regaining their freedom.
President Tinubu's announcement of their release came without specific operational details, which prompted the public debate about transparency in security matters versus the need to protect sensitive operational information.
The incident occurs against a backdrop of similar security challenges in Nigeria, including the recent abduction of worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State, where 38 individuals were kidnapped by suspected bandits before eventually being released.
As Nigeria continues to grapple with security challenges, the debate sparked by Opeyemi Timothy Oyeleke's questions highlights the ongoing tension between citizens' right to information and the government's responsibility to maintain operational security in delicate situations.
