ASCSN calls on Security Agencies to intensify efforts for the release of remaining two Defence Ministry Directors from kidnappers.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has commended the security operatives who swung into action to secure the freedom of four out of the six Defence Ministry Directors kidnapped.

In a press statement issued in Abuja and signed by its National President, Comrade Shehu Mohammed, and the Secretary-General, Comrade Joshua Apebo, the Union enjoined the Defence Ministry to intensify efforts and ensure that the remaining two Directors are released.

The six (6) Directors who are members of the Association serving at the Command Day Secondary School (CDSS), Ojo, Lagos, were kidnapped on 10th November 2025 on Kaba-Lokoja highway while travelling to Abuja to sit for promotion exams while four (4) of them have been rescued, the remaining two (2) are yet to regain their freedom.

Those released and still undergoing medical observations are: Mrs. Helen Ezeakor. C, Mrs. Ladoye C. A, Mrs. Ngozi Ibeziakor, and Mrs. Essien Catherine O. while Mrs. Emeribe C. A. and Mrs. Onwuzurike J. A. are still missing.

The ASCSN leaders used the opportunity to reiterate its call on the Federal Government to decentralize examination and verification exercises for public service employees and ensure that these events take place in the states to reduce the security challenges workers face while travelling to Abuja and other far distances for these purposes.

They equally commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for intensifying efforts to stem insecurity in the land so that citizens could travel to various parts of the country without the fear of being kidnapped or killed.

Focus News says the kidnapping of these Directors and others in the country bring to focus security issues in the country, with many afraid to travel outside their states for fear of being kidnapped.

Various calls have been made to the government to ensure our highway are safe from kidnappers and bandits .

A security Expert, Mr. Johnson Victor, analysing the security situation in the country call on the National Assembly to expedite action on the call from various quarters for state police who will be able to patrol nook and crannies of their states

He also called on the government to provide enough equipment to security agencies and also ensure 24hours surveillance throughout the country.

Mr. Victor also called on the government to install monitoring gadgets on the highways and strategic places in the country. He advised travellers to avoid traveling by night and boarding of vehicles on the roads, but always at recognized motor parks

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