The kidnapping of 19 graduates traveling from Ibadan to Owerri for NYSC orientation has sparked outrage, with reports of a N950 million ransom demand causing panic among families. The incident occurred in Imo State, which is governed by the APC, and highlights the government's failure to ensure security. President Tinubu's Independence Day address omitted insecurity, reflecting a broader neglect of this fundamental responsibility. The columnist argues that this event symbolizes a decline into bestiality, as government officials travel with armed escorts while ordinary citizens face bandit attacks.
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