Bishop Bulus Yohanna has stated that the recent school abduction in Niger State was motivated by ransom demands rather than religious reasons. He emphasized that the attackers are mainly criminals seeking financial gain.
According to the Bishop, the kidnappers are taking advantage of poor security and weak enforcement to demand large sums of money from families and the government. He stressed that these incidents are criminal acts, not sectarian violence.
The statement comes amid widespread concern over school safety in Nigeria, as parents and communities demand stronger action from security agencies. Bishop Yohanna urged authorities to increase vigilance and prevent future abductions.
Experts believe that highlighting the ransom motive helps focus efforts on crime prevention rather than framing the issue along religious lines. It also underlines the need for effective law enforcement and community awareness.
