Atiku blames Tinubu administration for worsening insecurity in Plateau, Borno

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, holding it responsible for the escalating wave of deadly violence in Plateau State.

In a statement shared via his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, Atiku expressed deep anguish over the killing of no fewer than 47 residents in Zike village, located in the Kwali district of Bassa Local Government Area.

He noted that the assault came on the heels of another violent episode in Bokkos LGA, which he said reflects “the worsening state of security in our country.”

“I am deeply saddened and alarmed by the resurgence of violent attacks in Plateau State,” he wrote. “It is regrettable and entirely unacceptable that these Nigerians had to lose their lives as a result of the incompetence of the Tinubu-led administration. The protection of lives and property is the primary responsibility of any government. Unfortunately, President Tinubu has failed these citizens and continues to fail them.”

Atiku’s criticism extended beyond Plateau, as he highlighted troubling security reports from Borno State. He referenced recent remarks by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, both of whom raised concerns about growing territorial losses and rising casualties due to insurgency.

“These disturbing developments underscore the total collapse of the current administration’s security policy and architecture,” Atiku said.

He also voiced frustration over the lack of accountability in the federal government’s handling of terrorism cases. Atiku noted that several suspects apprehended as far back as 2016 had still not been prosecuted.

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