The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has blamed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity on poor governance, poverty, and prevailing socio-economic challenges, describing the situation as a reflection of deeper systemic failures.
Mohammed made the remarks on Sunday during a sympathy visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at his residence in Ibadan over the abduction of pupils and teachers from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
He was accompanied by leaders of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), including the party’s National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, and its Bauchi State governorship candidate, Yakubu Adamu.
The abducted schoolchildren and their teachers were reportedly kidnapped in the Ahoro-Esinle community on May 15, 2026, and have remained in captivity for a month.
Speaking during the visit, Mohammed said, “The security situation is a manifestation of a lack of good governance, poverty and the challenges of life.
“Beyond that, I think
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