Abba Anas Adamu Dies in Captivity

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the worsening insecurity in Nigeria following the death of former House of Representatives member, Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Jigawa. Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Jigawa was abducted by bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja highway on May 3, 2026, and died in captivity nine days later on May 12, despite family efforts to secure his release. Atiku Abubakar described the incident as a 'national tragedy' and a 'damning indictment' of President Bola Tinubu's administration, accusing it of being overwhelmed, indifferent, or incompetent in addressing the national emergency. He highlighted the persistent insecurity along the Abuja-Kaduna corridor despite significant security budgets and demanded accountability and a clear security strategy from the government. The event underscores the severe security crisis in Nigeria, affecting ordinary citizens, economic activities, and the overall stability of the nation.