Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the attack and abduction of 25 female students in Kebbi, and asked the Federal Government to immediately review the country's security architecture to protect citizens.

Atiku, in a post on his social media platforms, said he was devastated by the news of the tragic attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, which claimed the life of the Vice-Principal and led to the abduction of the students.

The opposition leader described the attack as yet another reminder of the "worsening insecurity in our nation," adding that Nigeria cannot continue on this path.

He equally condemned the killing of an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Umar Moriki, and the abductions in Tsafe Local government area of Zamfara, where he said, "an entire families including women and children were taken by bandits. These acts of barbarity have no place in a civilized society."

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Atiku said, "Similar tragedies continue to unfold in Plateau, Benue, and other states, where communities are being torn apart by violence. In Shanono LGA of Kano, residents are fleeing their homes in fear, highlighting a national security challenge that has reached intolerable levels.

"Nigeria cannot continue on this path. I call on the Federal Government to urgently review and strengthen its security architecture, deploy adequate personnel across vulnerable communities, and intensify intelligence-led operations.

"Our citizens deserve protection, dignity, and peace, nothing less."