Uyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), is facing severe criticism on social media for his controversial remarks regarding the abduction of six sisters in Abuja.
The incident, which involved the kidnapping of the sisters and the tragic killing of one of them, Nabeeha, has garnered widespread attention on various social media platforms.
The girls were abducted alongside their father from their residence in Zuma 1, Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on January 5. Although the abductors released the father, the remaining five girls remain in captivity, while Nabeeha’s corpse has been returned to the family.
Adejobi’s comment, made in response to a post by Bashir Ahmad, former special assistant on digital communications to ex-President Muhammad Buhari, urged Ahmad and the family to communicate with the police discreetly. He mentioned that the police are actively working on the case but require additional information, emphasizing their commitment to taking all necessary measures to rescue the girls.
However, Adejobi’s response to a social media user’s inquiry, stating, “Don’t cry more than the bereaved. OK,” has sparked widespread criticism. Many Nigerians on social media have voiced their disapproval, pointing out the perceived insensitivity and questioning the ability of the police to ensure citizens’ security.
