JUSTICE FOR AHMED MUSA: Family Plans Mass Protest Over Alleged Government Neglect and Injustice.
By Bala Salihu Dawakin Kudu Democracy Newsline –Abuja
February 8, 2026.
Family of Slain Student Accuses Security Agencies and Authorities of Abandonment as Kaduna Prepares for Protest.
The family of late Ahmed Musa, a student of Government Technical College, Malali, Kaduna, has announced plans to stage a mass protest in Kaduna State over what they describe as persistent neglect, broken promises, and injustice by the state government, school authorities, and security agencies following the brutal killing of their son.
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Ahmed Musa was reportedly killed on February 16, 2025, allegedly by fellow students of the same institution. One year after the incident, the family says justice remains elusive, deepening their pain and raising serious questions about accountability and the safety of students in public schools.
Speaking to Democracy Newsline, the father of the deceased, Comrade Musa Mohammed, a senior journalist also known as Moonlight, expressed profound disappointment at what he called the lukewarm and insensitive response of authorities entrusted with protecting citizens and upholding justice.
“All promises made to us were broken. From the school authority to the state government and security agencies, we were assured justice, but today justice has clearly suffered,” he said.
According to Comrade Mohammed, the situation became more distressing when the prime suspects were allegedly released without the knowledge or consent of the victim’s family.
“This is a dangerous signal to our society,” he stated. “It tells students that they can commit serious crimes within school premises and walk free without consequences.”
The family argues that such actions—or inactions—undermine public confidence in the justice system and pose a serious threat to the safety of children across educational institutions in Kaduna State.
The family questions why swift action and solidarity are often seen when students protest over injustice to a course mate, yet a grieving family’s call for justice is ignored when a life has been violently taken.
“If students can take to the streets demanding justice for one of their own, why is the government silent when a child is killed?” the father asked.
These questions, according to the family, remain unanswered.
Conflicting Narratives of ‘Justice Done’
While some officials have suggested that due process was followed and that the matter was handled according to the law, the family insists that true justice has not been served.
They argue that justice is not merely the arrest or release of suspects, but a transparent investigation, accountability, and closure for the victim’s family.
“Justice cannot be done in secret,” Mohammed said. “Justice must be seen, felt, and trusted.”
To mark one year since Ahmed Musa’s death, the family has announced a peaceful mass protest scheduled for February 16, 2026, in Kaduna.
The protest, they say, is not just for Ahmed Musa, but for every child whose life may be endangered by negligence and impunity.
“Losing a child is the deepest pain any parent can experience,” Mohammed said emotionally.
“But losing a child to violence, and then losing faith in the justice system, is even more heartbreaking.”
The family is now asking the Kaduna State Government and relevant security agencies to respond openly to the following questions:
1. What went wrong in the investigation of Ahmed Musa’s killing?
2. Why were the prime suspects released without informing the family?
3. What steps have been taken to ensure accountability and prevent similar tragedies?
4. Why has the family been left alone to mourn without justice?
“We are not asking for favors,” Mohammed concluded. “We are demanding our constitutional right to justice.”
As Kaduna prepares for the planned protest, the case of Ahmed Musa stands as a test of the government’s commitment to justice, child protection, and the rule of law.
The family insists that until justice is served, the wounds will remain open, and their voices will not be silenced.
Justice for Ahmed Musa is justice for every child.
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, FEBRUARY 8TH 2026)
