Anger, condemnations as bandits kill 1 of 6 sisters abducted in Abuja

The killing of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, a 400-level student of Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, by kidnappers has sparked outrage, frustration, and uncertainty across Nigeria.

The deceased was abducted on January 9, together with her five sisters and their father, Alhaji Al-Kadriyar, in Abuja.

But the bandits immediately released Mr Al Kadriyar, asking him to go and mobilise N60million as ransom before Friday, January 12.

In order to meet the deadline, Nigerians were requested to make donations for the ransom.

Unfortunately, the family couldn’t raise the amount demanded by the terrorists.

This led to the killing of Ms Nabeeha, who happened to be the eldest of the daughters.

The terrorists reportedly dumped her body somewhere for her parents to bury.

The news of the death angered many X users, who lambasted the security agencies and federal government for failing to rescue the victims over a week after the incident.

A hashtag, #NajeebahAndhersistere, was also launched by the netizens to help amplify the families plight.

Reacting to the death of a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami wrote”,Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Raajiun! I just read about the killing of our daughter Nabeeha (400 level, ABU).

“I also spoke with her father about the remaining 5 of our kidnapped daughters. May Allah forgive her, rescue others & bring absolute peace in Nigeria #Najeebahandhersisters.”

Also, a former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, in his reaction said: “The gruesome murder of Nabeeeha Al-kadriyar is a condemnable act of evil before our very eyes. Her death was an avoidable tragedy.

“The perpetrators must be brought to justice. The deterioration of security within the federal capital should be a matter of urgent concern to our security services. May her soul rest in peace. Amin.”

A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, who commented on the issue, said: “I join fellow concerned Nigerians in urgently calling on the @PoliceNG through its PPRO @PrinceMoye1 to acknowledge and respond to the unfortunate incident involving the kidnapping of Najeebah and five of her sisters #NajeebahAndHerSisters more than a week ago.

“The information shared by a family member @Adamu_Asiya_ this morning indicated that the kidnappers have tragically killed Najeebah as a warning and demanded a N100 million ransom for the release of the remaining victims.

Other users who reacted to the gruesome killing and abduction of the ladies wrote:

@MFaarees: “El Rufai was right when he said there’s nothing like Northern Elders, ’cause we don’t in any way feel their presence, relevance, or importance, for how long have we been suffering? They don’t speak; they don’t do anything! Respect is earned, not forced! #Najeebahandhersisters”

@Halal_Match: “Dear Muslim Ummah, our sisters (Nabeeha & her sisters) are kidnapped, please support with all you can. Indeed, we are one nation. Whatever affects one part, affects the other.”

@lilinbaba_ said, ” This reoccurring tragedy of endless kidnapping in the north needs to stop. I’m urging our security officers to double their efforts in fighting these criminal syndicates. May her soul rest in peace”.

@dev_maims: “Even if it doesn’t affect you, lend your voice it’ll go a long way. We pray for your safe return and every other person being held captive #Najeebahandhersisters”.

@aushamaki,” It is absolutely awful and shameful that we have a government yet we have to crowdfund for ransom to rescue our loved ones but here we are. Please donate.”

Daily Nigerian