Key Points
- Broadcaster Rufai Oseni criticised the government’s response to kidnappings. He called the release process confusing and deeply unsettling.
- He asked why no arrests followed the release of victims. He asked whether ransom was paid or prosecutions started.
- He compared the case with the state’s strict stance on Kanu. He said similar acts deserve equal force from the law.
Rufai Oseni went viral after questioning the Kebbi kidnappings release. He said the town hall style release left many uneasy and confused.
On air he accused officials of talking with bandits instead of arresting them. He asked why no one was held after 24 people were freed. Rufai Oseni praises the officer appeared in earlier ValidUpdates coverage.
What he said on air
Oseni told viewers the pattern weakens trust in public safety. He said citizens need clear answers about arrests and ransoms. He urged officials to explain what really happened in Kebbi.
He asked if elders or intermediaries arranged the release without police action. He said such talks cannot replace proper arrests and court steps. He said victims and families deserve open answers and legal steps.
The broadcaster compared the case to tough moves against Nnamdi Kanu. He said the contrast raised hard questions about equal treatment under law. He asked why alleged incitement faces harsher action than mass abduction.
Many viewers echoed his view in online threads and clips. Social posts showed worry about bandits moving freely after releases. The public asked the same simple question: who faces the law now?
Civil groups urged calm and clear facts from police sources. They called for rapid reports and proof of any ransom payments. They also asked for details on any arrests or pending charges against suspects.
A former security official told ValidUpdates that complex talks sometimes aim to free hostages fast. He said police often try to avoid harm to victims during rescue talks. He also warned that talks must not replace arrests and legal steps.
The government has not yet offered a full public explanation on the case. Officials gave short statements but no full timeline or arrest list. Citizens and broadcasters like Oseni now press for plain answers and proof
