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Lecturers urge Nigerian govt to curb upsurge in kidnapping

With the recent trend of kidnapping in Nigeria, lecturers of the Obafemi Awolowo University have called on the government and security agencies to curb the menace., Mahmood Abubakar, and his daughter were kidnapped along Abuja- Kaduna Highway in April., was abducted two weeks ago. He was eventually released a day after, after paying the ransom demanded by the kidnappers.

“ASUU OAU, while unanimously condemning the criminal act of kidnapping, not only as a crime against humanity and the state, also observed that it is a barbaric act violating the constitution, laws and customary decency of Nigeria. “ASUU OAU equally observed that though the crime of kidnapping is not new in Nigeria, its upsurge and gradual incursion into Osun State, which is often celebrated as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, are issues to be seen as worrisome, and of serious concern to the Governor of the State as the Chief Security Officer, the State Commissioner of Police, all security agencies, Obas and traditional authorities, local government, state authorities and the people of the State.

 

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May be advice students not to have more one or two kid due to overpopulation.

I believe they also need to start by teaching the students how to handle life challenges and serve as sources if motivation to them other than being lecturers

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