By Paul Olayemi

The Niger Delta Peoples Movement, NDPM, has condemned the rising abductions of schoolgirls across the country, calling the attacks “a direct assault on childhood, education, and the nation’s moral fabric.”

In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comr. Ejiro Ineneji, the group said Nigeria is sliding into a dangerous security collapse. “Communities no longer feel safe. Businesses are shutting down. Investors are pulling out,” the statement warned.

NDPM said the situation has reached a point where silence is no longer an option. It noted that security agencies appear overwhelmed, adding that “the institutions sworn to defend the people now look weakened before the very citizens they serve.”

The group urged the Nigerian Police, Army, Navy, and all national security bodies to show renewed courage and professionalism. “This is a moment that demands capacity, not excuses,” it said.

It also called on President Bola Tinubu to adopt stronger, innovative, and even unconventional strategies to confront the crisis. “The era of insisting that everything is under control is over,” NDPM declared. “Every major attack is now filmed and circulated by the attackers themselves.”

According to the movement, the foundation of the nation is “trembling,” and the government must act before the cracks widen. “You cannot protect the top of the pyramid while the base is collapsing,” it cautioned.

NDPM urged the Presidency to declare a National State of Emergency on Security and take direct command of counter-terrorism operations. It added that Nigerian-American military veterans stand ready to offer specialised support if required.

The group said Nigerians are tired, disillusioned, and exposed. “The country is exhausted from the avoidable decline that has turned us into a recurring subject of global concern,” the statement said.

It also called for stronger intelligence operations in the Niger Delta to prevent the crisis from spreading. Residents were advised to report suspicious movements promptly.

NDPM commended the Cross River State Government for banning open grazing and urged other Niger Delta states to fully enforce their anti-open grazing laws. “This is a national emergency,” the group stressed. “Nigeria needs leadership that is decisive, proactive, and fully present.”