Makinde: He Allowed Them To Suffer For 56 Days, When They Released, He’s Coming Out -Amachree

Dennis Amachree, former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), has accused a state governor of attempting to gain political advantage following the release of abducted schoolchildren, questioning the timing of the governor’s public statements after the victims had spent weeks in captivity.

Speaking during an interview on News Central TV, Amachree criticised the governor’s handling of the abduction, arguing that the victims, who are citizens of the governor’s state, remained in captivity for nearly two months before their release. He suggested that the governor’s actions after their freedom appeared politically motivated.

According to Amachree, “The people that were abducted are citizens of his state, but he allowed them to suffer for 56 days and then, when they are released, he is coming out to gain some political mileage.”

The former DSS official maintained that the focus during the period of captivity should have been on ensuring the safe rescue of the victims and providing the necessary support to their families. He argued that public officials should prioritise the welfare of affected citizens rather than making statements that could be perceived as politically beneficial after the crisis has ended.

Amachree’s remarks come amid continued public debate over the response to the school abduction and the actions taken by government officials during and after the incident. While some have defended the governor’s position, others have questioned aspects of the government’s handling of the situation…....