HURIWA condemns Federal and state governments over failure to rescue 177 worshippers abducted by terrorists over three weeks ago.
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized the Federal and state governments over their continued failure to rescue 177 worshippers abducted by suspected terrorists more than three weeks ago.
In a statement released on Monday, the rights advocacy group described the situation as “deeply disappointing and unfortunate,” stressing that the prolonged captivity of innocent citizens exposes serious gaps in Nigeria’s security response and crisis management framework.
HURIWA lamented that despite repeated assurances by security agencies and government officials, no concrete progress has been publicly communicated regarding the rescue of the abducted worshippers.
According to the group, the silence and apparent inaction from authorities have heightened fear, anxiety, and uncertainty among the victims’ families and the wider public.
The organization warned that the failure to act swiftly sends a dangerous signal to criminal elements, potentially emboldening terrorists and kidnappers to continue targeting vulnerable communities and places of worship. It also noted that the situation undermines public confidence in the government’s constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property.
HURIWA called on both the Federal Government and the affected state governments to urgently prioritize the rescue operation, deploy all necessary intelligence and security resources, and ensure transparent communication with the public. The group further urged authorities to strengthen preventive security measures to curb recurring abductions across the country.
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The association emphasized that the safety of citizens must remain paramount, insisting that delayed responses to such grave incidents only deepen the nation’s security and human rights challenges.