Ibe made the call on Thursday following claims by Igboho that he possessed information about certain politicians allegedly linked to the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
According to the Atiku aide, security agencies should not ignore such a serious allegation, especially at a time when efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the abducted victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Speaking on the development, Ibe stressed that if Igboho truly has information capable of helping security agencies unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction, such intelligence should be immediately made available to relevant authorities.
He argued that every lawful and legitimate avenue should be explored to ensure the safe rescue of the kidnapped pupils and teachers, while also strengthening efforts to curb the growing threat of insecurity across the country.
The controversy stems from remarks reportedly made by Sunday Igboho while receiving newly elected executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) at his residence in Ibadan. During the meeting, the activist allegedly claimed that some politicians were sponsoring criminal activities in parts of the country and warned that he could publicly expose them if the situation continued.
His comments quickly generated reactions from various quarters, with many calling on security agencies to investigate the claims and determine whether there is credible evidence to support the allegations.
Reacting to the development, Ibe maintained that individuals with information relating to criminal activities have a civic responsibility to cooperate with law enforcement agencies rather than withholding such information.
"If anyone has useful intelligence regarding those behind the abduction of innocent schoolchildren, such information should be provided to security agencies without delay," he said.
Beyond the Oyo incident, the former vice president’s spokesman also expressed concerns over what he described as the uneven response of authorities to incidents of school abductions in different parts of the country.
He referenced the reported abduction of dozens of schoolchildren in Mussa, Borno State, on May 15, questioning whether the victims and their families had received the same level of attention and urgency as those affected by the Oyo State incident.
Ibe called for a more coordinated national response to insecurity, insisting that every Nigerian life should be treated with equal importance regardless of geographical location.
He further advocated the deployment of forest guards and enhanced community-based security initiatives in states facing persistent threats from kidnappers, bandits, and other criminal elements.
The latest remarks come amid growing public concern over recurring incidents of school-related abductions across Nigeria, with many stakeholders urging the Federal Government and security agencies to adopt more proactive measures to protect schools and vulnerable communities.
As investigations into the Oyo school abduction continue, attention is expected to remain on the allegations made by Sunday Igboho and whether security agencies will act on calls to question him regarding the claims.
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