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Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu has insisted that the Nigerian government did not pay ransom to secure the release of abducted victims in recent kidnapping incidents in Kebbi and Niger states.
Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, Adaramodu addressed public doubts over the absence of visible confrontation between security forces and kidnappers during rescue operations.
He maintained that no money was exchanged and noted that any contact with abductors could take different forms, whether forceful or persuasive.
The rising wave of school abductions has fuelled speculation about clandestine ransom payments, especially when victims are released without detailed explanations.
Human rights groups and community leaders have argued that the opaque nature of rescue missions encourages suspicion.
But Adaramodu, who represents Ekiti South in the Senate, said the public should not expect the military to disclose its operational tactics.
He cautioned against assuming that security forces did not engage kidnappers simply because no footage or images of confrontations were presented.
He explained that bandits often abandon captives when faced with superior force, adding that the armed forces are not obliged to provide operational breakdowns, such as the number of weapons used or lost.
According to him, the priority for both the Senate and the Nigerian government is ensuring victims are safely recovered, rather than publishing tactical details.
Adaramodu also confirmed that the Senate has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the Kebbi school abduction.
Preliminary briefings indicated that soldiers assigned to protect the school reportedly left their post shortly before the attackers arrived.
The committee will also examine the circumstances surrounding the death of Brigadier General Musa Uba, who was involved in operations against banditry.
Adaramodu assured Nigerians that the National Assembly will continue to demand accountability while supporting the security services in addressing nationwide insecurity.
