Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has condemned the killing of Nabeeha, the eldest six siblings kidnapped in Abuja recently by their captors.
Saraki described the action as “unconscionable”. He expressed sadness that the kidnappers could go to such a dastardly extend because of “greed and extortion”.
In a post on his verified X account @bukolasaraki on Sunday, the former two terms Governor of Kwara State said : “It is unconscionable that Nabeeha’s life was lost due to extortion and greed. No family should ever have to face such an impossible choice—to pay a ransom that cripples their lives or face the unthinkable consequences.
“I strongly condemn the kidnappers responsible for this tragedy and the ongoing captivity of the remaining five Al-Kadriyar children. Their actions are cruel and barbaric, inflicting unspeakable suffering on innocent victims and tearing families apart.
“I urge the authorities to work tirelessly to ensure the safe and swift return of the remaining children. Every effort must be made to bring these perpetrators to justice.
“Our security agencies must be empowered with the resources and training necessary to effectively combat these criminal elements. Intelligence gathering, proactive intervention, and seamless inter-agency collaboration are crucial to dismantling these networks of terror.
“May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive Nabeeha’s sins and grant her a place in Al Jannah Firdaus. May He protect the remaining children and grant the Al-Kadriyar family strength and solace during this unimaginable ordeal. Ameen.”
Nabeeha is one of the six sisters abducted in the Bwari area council of the federal capital territory (FCT). On January 5, gunmen invaded the residence of the family in the Zuma 1 area of Abuja, abducting the six girls and shooting two police officers.
Adamu Asiya, who claimed to be a family member, announced on X on January 14 that Nabeeha was dead.
“We unfortunately lost Nabeeha to the battle”, Asiya said on Saturday, adding that the kidnappers had earlier increased the ransom from N60 million to N65 million.
