The Association of Humble and Obedient Youths (AHOY) Flagship has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts toward securing the release of all remaining abducted persons across the country, especially schoolchildren still in captivity in parts of the North and Southwest.
In a Democracy Day statement signed by Taofeek Akinboyede, the group commended security agencies for recent coordinated operations that led to the rescue of some abducted victims in Borno State, describing the development as evidence that “sustained collaboration and intelligence-led response” can yield results in tackling insecurity.
The association, however, expressed concern that several victims remain unaccounted for, including reported abductees in Ogbomoso and other parts of the country, warning that prolonged captivity continues to deepen public anxiety.
“Every day in captivity is a day too long. Every child still missing is a debt democracy owes its citizens,” the group stated, stressing that the safety of children remains a critical measure of democratic governance.
AHOY Flagship urged authorities to sustain and make more transparent ongoing security operations aimed at rescuing victims, while also calling for stronger protection of schools and vulnerable communities nationwide.
The group further emphasized that education must remain uninterrupted despite security challenges, insisting that safeguarding learning institutions is essential to preserving national development and future stability.
It also appealed for what it described as an “unwavering national commitment” to ending kidnappings and strengthening community security architecture across the country.
Democracy, the group concluded, must ultimately be judged by how well it protects its most vulnerable citizens.
